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Roger Lee Dinges

Date of Death: June 24, 2023

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South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Wednesday 7/5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 |
Wednesday 7/5, 1:00 pm

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Roger Lee Dinges, 68 of Winchester, VA, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center.

Roger was born in 1954 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Thomas Winston Evans and Reba Mae Dinges. He was a graduate of John Handley High School, Class of 1973 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Shenandoah University. Roger served our country in the United States Air Force after enlisting in 1973 and served as a TSGT (E-6) during Operation Desert Storm. He worked as an Airmed Trainer for the Air Force; the Air National Guard and then went on to work as a delivery driver for Aramak, Noland, and the Winchester Star. He enjoyed bowling in leagues, coached baseball, umpired baseball, and loved his John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. Roger was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. He enjoyed spirited conversations with family and friends about sports and the mysteries of our universe and beyond. Roger loved military history and history in general, he also enjoyed reading and watching television.

Roger is survived by his wife, Jean Marie, whom he married on December 13, 1977, sons, Anthony Wayne Dinges (Nikisha Lawann) of Winchester, VA, Jason Lee Dinges (Julie Jolliff) of Silverton, OR; grandchildren, Quincy Lee Dinges of Winchester, VA, Christian Lamont Dinges of Winchester, VA, DaVonte Lamar Dinges of Winchester, VA, Lee Daniel Dinges of Silverton, OR; sister, Barbara “Jeannie” Craft (Christopher) of Clear Brook, VA and brother, Robert “Bob” Dinges (Betty Catherine) of Winchester, VA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Christine Dinges and son, Thomas Lawrence Dinges.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at 1pm in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Officiating will be Rev. Kaipha Brown.

Serving as pallbearers will be William Slonaker, Jr., Zeb Wever, James Perry Thomas III, Joey Wheeling, Brad Dinges, and Mike Hamrick.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
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Wednesday 7/5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 | Map
Wednesday 7/5, 1:00 pm

Graveside Service

Roger Lee Dinges, 68 of Winchester, VA, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center. Roger was born in 1954 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Thomas Winston Evans and Reba Mae Dinges. He was a graduate of John Handley High School, Class of 1973 and received his Bachelor’s Degree inContinue Reading

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Jim Wright left a message on December 13, 2023:
Jean, I hope you’re still following these comments. I just heard about Roger on an internet search. He was my best friend for a brief few years, and a damn fine man. I’m shattered to hear of his passing. Please contact me at jjim9922@gmail.com. All my love to you. Jim
Sandra Cotton, LtCol (ret) left a message on July 12, 2023:
Eric is right, we are diminished by Roger’s passing. We flew together w/167th. He was always a great flight crew member & just an all around good guy. Condolences to all of his family. Fly high fellow airman!
Eric Donnell Arvidson left a message on July 10, 2023:
I am diminished by Roger's passing. We were squadron mates at the 167 AES. Please accept my condolences for your loss. He joins many of his battlebuddies as witnesses to history. ERIC D. ARVIDSON, BA, MSGT, USAF(R) RET.
Teresa & Dick Alger left a message on June 30, 2023:
Dick and I are so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a great guy and we know he will be missed.
Rachael Loveless left a message on June 27, 2023:
Rest Easy, Uncle Roger. We love you. We will miss you very much.
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David and Joanne Goggin left a message on June 26, 2023:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Roger was a good man. Joanne and I will always be here for you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you very much.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
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