Roger K. McGary
February 11, 1942 - April 6, 2017
Roger K. McGary, 75, of Benicia passed away Thursday in a local hospital following an illness. He was born in Jerome, Idaho and has lived in Benicia for the past 38 years. Roger was a Retired Machinery Technician Chief from the United States Coast Guard following 20 years of service. He later worked as a mechanic with BV Winery in Rutherford. Roger loved his 1932 Ford Highboy, spending as much time as he could with his granddaughters, being the family jokester and eating popcorn (with extra butter). Roger is survived by Luella, his past of over 54 years; son Michael (Nancy) McGary; sisters Carol Romero & Faye Riggs; granddaughters Laura & Sarah McGary and his dog Oreo. He was preceded in death by his sisters Frances Williams and Suzanne Smith and his son Roger K. McGary Jr. Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m., Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1125 Southampton Road, Benicia. Burial will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 2:30 PM at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Family prefers donations to Diabetes Youth Families, 5167 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA 94521 and Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.
Roger K. McGary, 75, of Benicia passed away Thursday in a local hospital following an illness. He was born in Jerome, Idaho and has lived in Benicia for the past 38 years. Roger was a Retired Machinery Technician Chief from the United States... View Obituary & Service Information