Roger Iker

Roger Iker of Southlake, TX passed away on July 7, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Fort Worth, TX to Allen and Laura Iker. Roger graduated from Castleberry High School in 1963, and majored in Accounting at University of Texas at Arlington.

Roger was married to Del Early on July 4, 2009, until her death in May, 2018. Roger spent his life pursuing a successful career as an artist mostly in Southwestern motifs using oil on canvas. He travelled the world and met many interesting people over his career, and was most proud of having two murals in the Jester Hall (Leading the Way) and Almetris Duren Hall (The Patriarch) at University of Texas at Austin.

Roger found Catholicism and spent the last years of his life devoutly studying religion with his wife and friends.

Cherishing his memory are children Erik Iker and Greg Iker; grandchildren Emily and Cameron Iker. He was preceded in death by his sister and two brothers.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday July 18, 2019 at Foust and Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00am, July 19, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi, Wildwood Ln., Grapevine, TX 76051 with graveside services to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the CJD Foundation at the link https://secure.qgiv.com/event/account/835680/