Roger Eric Armer

Mr. Roger Eric Armer, age 44 of Taylorsville, GA passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

He was born in Mattoon, IL on April 13, 1974, a son of Archie D. Armer and Donna Baker Armer. Mr. Armer had lived most of his life in Taylorsville and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines serving in the Gulf War. Roger was a master woodworker; was involved in a jeep club; loved the outdoors; restoring old cars and was active with Purple Heart activities; and was of the Baptist faith. He had over 20 years of service with Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation of Cartersville.

Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents: Carl and Mildred Baker and Flossie Armer; and sister in law, Mika Armer.

Survivors include his wife, Penny Harrell Armer of Taylorsville to whom he was married on March 21, 1998; son, Gavin Armer, Taylorsville; mother and father, Donna Armer and Archie D. Armer, Taylorsville; two brothers: Carl Armer, Taylorsville and Christopher Armer and his wife, Tracy, VA; sister, Tia Wilkes and her husband, Shane, Taylorsville; nine nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Lyle and Rev. Earl Wigley officiating. Dr. Brad Ward will deliver a eulogy. Interment will follow in the Taylorsville Cemetery with the American Legion Cartersville Post #42 Honor Guard providing military graveside rites.

Pallbearers will include: Jeremy Wilburn, Darrell Grizzle, Zachary Armer, Shaner Gasho, Dennis Queen, Johnny McGinnis, Donnie Lasley and Justin Lasley.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 21, 2018 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Roger Eric Armer.