Roger Lee Cleary Sr., 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after a brief illness.

Roger was born September 18, 1951, to the late Harvey Cleary and Isabelle Cleary Eastridge in Statesville, N.C. Both parents, as well as his stepfather, Fred Eastridge, preceded him in passing. Roger’s life’s work was in law enforcement, and he was a retiree of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Jean Evans Cleary; son, Roger Cleary Jr.; grandchildren, Hayden and Jaylen Cleary, who were his pride and joy; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are scheduled at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Society Baptist Church, 879 Garden Valley Road, Statesville, NC 28625, or Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.