Roger Wills, 57, of Crawfordsville passed away Oct. 10, 2023, in Lafayette.
He was born April 15, 1966, at Crawfordsville.
Roger was a loving husband to Mandie for 37 years and a devoted father to his children, Kyllee, Braden, Tanner, Dakota, Eli and Alex Cook and Jessica and Ryan Ortize. He adored his grandchildren, Danny, Carissa, Caylum, Ray Ray, Jack, Xander, Eli.He’s also survived by his brother Greg Cooper (Evelyn).
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Thomas Birchfield; brother-in-law Danny Birchfield; and parents Dee Pickett and Robert Wills.
Roger was known for his ornery sense of humor and his loyalty to his family. He was dedicated to providing for his loved ones and worked at Raybestos and previously at Random House. Roger was a proud member of the Indiana National Guard, serving his country with honor.
In his free time, Roger enjoyed watching sports, going on family trips, and dining at Little Mexico with Irma and Ignacio. He was always the life of the party, bringing laughter and joy to those around him.
In honor of Roger’s love for watching his grandkids participate in band and color guard, donations can be made to Crawfordsville Bands. Contributions can be sent to the following address: 1 Athenian Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 4793.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Roger’s life at Hunt & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon followed by a memorial service at noon. Colonel Todd Townsend will officiate. Because of Roger’s laid back nature, the family requests that guests dress casually and strongly discouraged wearing black.
Share memories and condolences online at www.huntandson.com.
