Altavista……Roger Lee Towler, age 72 of Altavista died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his residence.
Born September 11, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Lloyd Ray Towler and Dennie Moore Ridgeway. He was predeceased by his wife, Vickie Robertson Towler; two brothers, Roy Edward Towler and Lloyd Junior Towler; and one sister, Frances Ann Towler. Mr. Towler was a former machinist with Piedmont Manufacturing. He enjoyed rabbit hunting and raising beagles.
He is survived by two sons, Rodney Towler of Gretna and Jamie Towler of Madison Heights; one brother, Thomas Towler and wife, Cheryl of Hurt; and three grandchildren, Eric Lee Stotts, Blake Owen Towler and Angela Mitchell-Snyder.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Wagner Family Cemetery by Curtis Boley.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.