Roger James Weaverling, 72, of Arnold, passed away at home on July 4, 2019.

Roger was born to the late James B. Weaverling of Pennsylvania (1919-2007) and the late Peggy Weaverling of England (1921-2017) on April 15,1947 in Baltimore,MD. He grew up in Arnold, MD and graduated from Severna Park High School. As a young boy and teenager he worked at his father Jim's gas station, Weaverling's Texaco. This is where his love of cars, mechanics, and machinery was ignited. He loved working with his hands and the challenges of figuring out the intricacies of how and why a motor worked. He later went on to work with his father and brother Jerry at Refuse Removers where he drove a roll-off truck for the company. This led him to start Omega Disposal, his own trash removal company, in Glen Burnie,MD. Omega Disposal was a family business. Through the daily grind of growing a business he passed on to his children his passion for mechanics, his dependable work ethic, his integrity of keeping his word, and his generosity in helping others. In his later years Roger remained active in trash removal and mechanics by helping his sons grow their own businesses.

Roger James Weaverling served in the United States Army. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran earning the following commendations: Good Conduct Medal,Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Two Overseas Bars, and M-14.

Roger loved tending his garden with his brother-in-law, Jimmy. Together they grew a variety of vegetables, a bountiful friendship, and proficiency of their green thumbs. He also loved watching old movies, arguing politics, playing his guitar, listening to bluegrass music, and spending time with his family.

Roger was a faithful member of Antioch the Apostolic Church in Arnold, MD. There he had many lifelong friendships. He was amongst the first converts and remained a pillar of that community. He loved God and strove to love people the same way God loved him.

Roger was kind, honest, opinionated, funny, hard working, genuine, humble, and unassuming. He was a good friend, a loving son, a devoted brother, a caring uncle, and a respected father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His impact will ripple through many generations to come.

Roger is survived by his brother Gerald D. Weaverling (spouse Marie) of Upper Marlboro and his sister, Dawn E. Weaverling-Swing (spouse Jimmy) of Arnold. He also leaves behind a legacy of love in his three children and their families: James W. Weaverling (spouse Marie) of Harwood, David S.Weaverling (spouse Estella) of Denton, and Cortney M. Weaverling of Harwood. His eleven grandchildren, Julia R. Weaverling, Brandon M. Davis (spouse Kristie), James W. Weaverling Jr., Elisa S. Weaverling, Isabella R. Weaverling, David S. Weaverling, Roger M. Weaverling, Elena N. Valdez, Gabriel I. Valdez, David A. Valdez, and Olivia R. Valdez  and his three great-grandchildren, Annabelle M. Davis, Scarlette R. Davis, and Jaxson Scott L. Davis.

Roger James Weaverling was not a perfect man but he loved unconditionally, was quick to forgive, and gave freely of all that he had. His life was defined by Proverbs 18:24 - " A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." KJV

Viewing will be held on Sunday July 14, 2019 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care,P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday July 15, 2019 at 11:00am at the funeral home, with interment to follow at the Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. Repast will be held at Antioch the Apostolic Church in Arnold, Md for all friends and family.