Born on Oct. 19, 1946, in Rockbridge County, he was the only son of the late William Henry and Carrie Bell Sours. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Darlene Chittum Sours.

Roger was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country as an Army medic. After being honorably discharged, Roger joined the Lexington Police Department and then transferred to the VMI Post Police, later retiring from VMI Post Police after many years of service. He then worked at the VMI Physical Plant delivering freight for several years before finally retiring in 2009 so he could take it easy.

Roger was a faithful servant of the Lord and dedicated member of Marlbrook Baptist Church. He took great pride in helping others and was loved by all that knew him.

Surviving are a son, Mark Sours and wife Paige. He is also survived by his only grandson, Jacob Sours; granddaughters Kaitlyn and Makayla Sours; sisters, Catherine Coffey and husband Eddie of Grottoes, and Nancy Reed of Rockbridge Baths.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 26, at Harrison’s Funeral Chapel with John Tilley officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

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