March 29, 1953 –  October 5, 2012  Gainesville resident, Roger Lynn Colwell, 59, died Friday, October 5, 2012 at his home. He was born March 29, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina. Roger served in the US Air Force during the Vietman War and was a carpenter.
Survivors of Mr. Colwell include children, Deedre Hunt of Saint Jo, Alisha Taylor and husband, Tito of New Orleans, LA and Chance Tucker of Thackerville, OK; grandchildren, Joshua Hunt and Hunter Daw; brothers, Bill Curtis Colwell of Colorado Springs, CO, Jerry Lee Colwell of River Oaks and Michael Douglas Colwell of Gainesville; niece, Robin Steele and husband, Dan of Hurst and extended family members, Rita Colwell, Pamela Colwell Bates and Dani Blair Bates. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Floyd and Ruby Lois Colwell; brothers, Clifford Floyd Colwell, Jr., Donald Raymond Colwell and Danny Ray Colwell.

The family of Roger Colwell will host a memorial service 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 15th at Red River Christian Church, 1937 Rice Avenue Gainesville, Texas. Pastor Bob Massey will officiate the service.

Cremation is under the direction of Meador-Clement-Keel Funeral Home. To sign the online registry go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.