Rodger James Anderson Jr.
May 15, 1970 ~ October 21, 2024
Born in:
Weirton, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Rodger James Anderson Jr., 54, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2024, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.
Born on May 15, 1970, in Weirton, he was the beloved son of Rodger and Charlotte Williams Anderson.
Rodger was a 1988 graduate of Dunbar High School and was known for his warm heart and joyful spirit. His kind nature and helpful soul made him a cherished figure in the community, particularly at the Weirton Shop-N-Save, where he became a familiar face to all as a staple for twenty-three years. He had an unwavering faith and lived his life with a carefree heart, embracing each day without worry.
Rodger enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, from spending time at home to taking family trips to Virginia with his sister Katina and her family. A devoted Chicago Bears and Bulls fan, he also especially admired and often imitated the King of Pop Michael Jackson.
He was also a lover of nature and could often be found walking along Pennsylvania Avenue, rain, or shine, covering at least five miles each day while whistling joyfully.
His love for animals was evident in the care he showed his two beloved turtles, Rodger, and Charlotte, whom he considered his adopted children.
Above all, Rodger valued the friendships he built with customers and colleagues at Shop-N-Save, treasuring those lifelong connections.
Rodger was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory with much love are his sister Katina (Monte) Crisci and his nephew Matthew Crisci all of Follansbee, and a multitude of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to join Rodger’s family for a 1:00 PM Graveside Memorial Service on Friday, November 1, at Three Springs Cemetery in Weirton.
He will be inurned with his mother and father.
Pastor James Rhodes will officiate.
Rodger will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Rodger’s happy soul will continue to inspire those who knew him, as he rests now in God’s care.
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Rodger had a kind heart and soul. My sympathies to his family.
Sending much sympathy and prayers for peace during this sad time.
May your loving memories of your brother wrap you in warmth and help you through this time of sorrow.
Ann
Rodger was an amazing soul who will be terribly missed by so many. Always greeting me with a hug, and the biggest smile, a true angel on earth. I find comfort knowing all who greeted him with open arms, I KNOW he is in good company, Git R Dun Junior, we love you and will never forget you! Sending love and prayers to Katina, Monte, Mathew and family❤️🙏
Sending Love and my deepest sympathy to you Katina & family. He was loved by many & will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was always so kind & thoughtful to me when I was loading my groceries, always wanting to help.
Love Kitty DiPietrantonio
So sorry for your loss Katina and family. I had the pleasure of living next door to Junior for a few years. Never a dull moment. Loved him dearly. RIP buddy. You’ll never be forgotten ❤️🙏❤️
I will always remember Rodger smiling every time we ran into each other. His heart of gold was true, and his inner spirit was childlike, with integrity like no other. Thank you, Rodger, for allowing me to be your friend for so many years. God bless you, Katina, Monte, and Matthew.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers.
So sad to see him passed what a great person in many ways he worked hard and did to make trough day he would always make me smile and laugh or we talk talk about sports there is enough words I can say but a true person r.i.p and you earn them wings with God and my sympathy goes out to his family and friends too
Katina and family.🙏🤎 Roger was one of a kind. He made me happy everything I talked to him. I nicknamed him Muffin Man because he smelled them when we baked at Shop n Save and wanted one. Love,Terri & Doug
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Katina and family.🙏🤎 Roger was one of a kind. He made me happy everything I talked to him. I nicknamed him Muffin Man because he smelled them when we baked at Shop n Save and wanted one. Love,Terri & Doug
So very sorry for the loss of rodger, I’ve known him for many years, he always had a smile on his face, will never forget him
So sorry for your loss.
I remember Rodger well. Always happy and energy abounding.
You were like a Brother/Uncle to me. ❤️❤️🌅☀️
Until we meet again my friend and coworker. God Bless!! ❤️❤️🙏😥😢
April Merico… I can hardly believe my eyes when I seen this posted.
We use to joke around ….. I think he asked me to ” marry him “about 1,000 times since I met him.
This makes me so very sad.
” I will really miss you my beautuful friend”
Thoughts & Prayers to his family. ❤️🫂🙏🏻😢💔😢
I can hardly believe my eyes when I seen this posted. Roger & I use to joke around ….. I think he asked me to ” marry him “about 1,000 times since I met him.
This makes me so very sad.
” I will really miss you my beautuful friend”
Thoughts & Prayers to his family. ❤️🫂🙏🏻😢💔😢