Roger Joseph Weatherly, Jr.

Roger Joseph Weatherly, Jr., 59 of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on August 2, 2024.

Roger was born on October 2, 1964 in Detroit to Roger, Sr. and Mary Weatherly. He married Cindy Patnode in 1988. Roger served the Beaver Creek Fire Department for over 30 years, retiring as the Fire Chief. He liked hunting and beer camp and loved spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Pooh Bear". He was known as the "Answer Man" by family and friends and was always willing to help others. 

Survived by his wife Cindy of 35 years. Children: Danielle (Steve) Wood and Shawn (Casey) Weatherly. Grandchildren: Caleb, Gabriella (Ethan), Shanarie, Isabel, Bentley, Stephanie, and Jordan. Great grandchildren: Steven, Evelyn, Delilah, and the anticipated arrival of Olivia-Rae. Brothers: Wayne (Shelle) Weatherly and Ray (Betty d.) Weatherly. Sister: Dawn (Mike) Burke. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roger is preceded in death by his son Christopher, father Roger and mother Mary. 

Services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00 am at St John Lutheran Church, 710 Spruce St, Grayling, MI 49738. Visitation will take place before services from 10:00 - 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow at Beaver Creek Twp Hall, 8888 S Grayling Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For those that wish to remember Roger by memorial contribution, please consider the Leukemia Foundation or The Fireman's Widow and Orphan Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.