Roger Lee Slappy, age 74 of East Liverpool, Ohio, formerly of Midland, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on August 21, 2021. Born to the late Lee Roy and Thelma Slappy on April 15, 1947. The family would like to thank Calcutta Healthcare and Akeso Hospice of Calcutta, Ohio, for the loving care and support they gave Roger and his family.
Roger worked at Crucible Steel Mill of Midland, for 16 years and he later retired from World Class Process, in Conway, PA, after 15 years. He loved race cars and sports cars of which he had quite a few. His hobby was racing, fixing, and selling cars. He loved hanging out with his friends in the lot and his garage.
He leaves to cherish his mourning his son Reese and grandson Deonte. Brothers, John Thomas (JT) Slappy; and James (Phyllis) Slappy of Midland, PA; and Donald Slappy of Rochester, PA; Sisters, Eva (Carl) Leak, Christine Slappy, and Carolyn Harris of Midland, PA; Rev. Mary Burton of Baden, PA, Paula (Nathaniel) Waldron, Monaca, PA. And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his grandson, Armani Slappy and his siblings, Thelma Perkins; Lee Roy Slappy; Paul Slappy; John and Joe Slappy, Shirley Dorsett-Pogue, and Larry Slappy; and Becky Bell.
A Homegoing Service will be held in his honor on Friday, August 27, 2021, at The Father’s House, 310 Clay Street, Rochester, PA. Viewing will be from 9 am – 12 am with service at 12. Services entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, Regina Washington, Funeral Director
