Roger Gordon Harden

roger harden

November 27, 1979 ~ March 26, 2026

Born in: Southfield, MI
Resided in: Candler, NC

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On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Roger Gordon Harden courageously stepped into eternity leaving behind a legacy of boundless love, unwavering strength, and unshakeable resilience.

Left to continue his legacy is the love of his life, Casey Willette; two sons, Sebastian Bobbie Harden and MaCaleb “Oobie” Zachary Silver-Harden (Hayden); mother, Linda Fender; brother, Nick Harden (Robyn); sister Cheryl Shook (Jerry); nephews, Chaigion Robinson and Jonah Clark; and sister-in-law, Staci Hoffman (Chris), as well as countless family, friends, scouts, hunting buddies, and anyone else who showed up to a party that he took such pride in having.

Their solace lies in the fact he will never have to know one day without his love.

Forever in peace, his spirit remains an unbridled beacon of light illuminating their way forward. Roger never met a stranger and never made an enemy.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.

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Visitation: March 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Casey, Linda, Sebastian & Oobie….we love you all. Roger was a wonderful guy and we were all better for knowing him. You are all in our prayers and we are always here for anything you need. Patrick & Joi Kelley

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  3. My heart hurts for you my friends💔 Roger was always a light on dark days and a true friend even when he didn’t need to be, I wish I could have spent so much more time with y’all, I’m a better person for knowing him. I love you and I’m here😢

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  4. Roger was a very unique person, someone you come across once in your life, someone irreplaceable. I miss him more than anything, and In all honesty I thought of him as a second father to me and a person I could completely look up to since I first started being around all those years ago. Im sorry for your loss oobie, seabass, Hayden and kacy he was the best❤️❤️

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    • So sorry for your loss. Will miss him, especially, around the neighborhood. God Bless you and yours. James and Burdell Hanna

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    • We are heartbroken over the loss of Roger. He was a wonderful person. Our family is forever grateful for the role he played in raising our sons (and many others) into the men they became. Casey, Sebastian and Oobie we love you guys and are praying for you! We are better for having known him. He raised two of the best children I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

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  8. Life is a little dimmer without Rogar, when he showed up the world seam brighter, full of love for everyone around him. Wasn’t that he took center stage but was the light than shone on everyone around. He will be missed. Hugs love and prayers to family and friends 🧡

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  12. Roger was a wonderful person and an even better neighbor, always ready to help wherever it was needed. I don’t believe there was a slow down option for him, every time I saw him he was working, helping , fixing, busy. And man he gave the best 4th of July fireworks ever! He will be missed, we will be praying for you all for now and the many days ahead .
    Aaron & Kim

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  13. casey i’m so sorry for your loss you and boys and his family my prayers go out to you guys and family. so sad to hear of the loss of roger.

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  15. Roger was my daughter’s love and my grandson’s father. He was always very kind and a good decent man they’re hard to find anymore but Roger he was a good decent man. My heart goes out to my family

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  16. Roger is a great friend and neighbor, he was always willing to help when needed . He will be truly missed and hurts my heart that will not be around to talk to but will not be forgotten. GOD must have needed him in heaven,Roger spread his friendship and love to everyone here may God bless his family and friends.

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  17. We are heartbroken over the loss of Roger. He was a wonderful person. Our family is forever grateful for the role he played in raising our sons (and many others) into the men they became. Casey, Sebastian and Oobie we love you guys and are praying for you! We are better for having known him. He raised two of the best children I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

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  18. I only knew Roger as his client. He put tile in my house. From the moment I met him, he was everything kind and friendly. He made sure the tile was perfectly beautiful in a way you would never notice, just blended. He was the most wonderful kind of perfectionist. He was never rigid in his opinions, just highly knowledgeable so he could say that it was up to me, but… We laughed a lot as we worked through the designs. He talked so lovingly and proudly of his sons. I know they will miss him terribly. Roger’s kindness, sense of humor, and talent will be missed by many. I wish his family the blessing of happy memories.

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  19. Casey, my condolences to you about Roger. I know you and your boys will miss him greatly! I’ll be praying for you during this time of grief and healing.

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  20. So sorry for your loss. Will miss him, especially, around the neighborhood. God Bless you and yours. James and Burdell Hanna

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  21. I am so sorry for your loss! Roger was so good to help his neighbors, Jim and Georgia Lord! We are truly saddened to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten for his kindness! Prayers for your family during the coming days, weeks, months and years ahead. With a heavy heart, Tammy Elkins (Georgia’s daughter)! 💔

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