Roger Dale Treece

Roger Dale Treece, 66, of Danville, IN, passed away January 19, 2016 at his home. Roger was born June 15, 1949 at Verser’s Clinic in Harrisburg, AR, the son of Theo Treece and Connie (Barber) Treece.

His early years were spent in Arkansas, Florida, and Michigan before retiring to Indiana, where he lived until his death.

Roger enjoyed competitive sports, especially baseball. He loved walking and walked ten miles each morning until his health would no longer permit it. Roger had a heart for others and was always reaching out to help those less fortunate whenever he was able. He was an avid animal lover and doctored many sick and injured animals back to health during his 66 years on earth.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Theo and Connie Treece; two brothers, Gary Wesley Treece and Donald Lynn Treece; and two sisters,  Glenda Faye Treece Katz and Catherine Berean.  He was also preceded in death by his dear friend, Mr. Robert Neely, who was like a father from the time Roger was a young boy in 4H until Mr. Neely’s death in 2014.

Roger is survived by two sons, Jimmy D. Treece (Cynthia) of Flint, MI and Michael A. Treece of Allen Park, MI; five grandchildren, James and Traci Treece; Jennifer, James, and Zachery White; and one great grandson, Riley White.  He is also survived by six brothers, Douglas (Mary Moon) Treece of Edgewood, NM; Jerald Treece of Mountain View, AR; Randy Treece (Priscilla Gay) of Tekonsha, MI; Mark Treece (Sherry) of Taylor, MI; David Treece of Bronx, NY; Phillip Treece of AZ; three sisters, Carol Kaffka (Jay) of Mountain View, AR; Ann Premo (Don) of Westland, MI; and Gail Smith (Jeff) of Gilbert, AZ.  Roger is further survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives, and a host of friends who loved him very much.

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go

For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me but let me go.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s honor may be made to your local animal shelter.

Arrangements handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, Indianapolis, IN

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com