Roger Edward Spoon

Roger Edward Spoon, age 71, of Lilburn, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Roger was a loving companion, son, brother, uncle, coworker, and friend. He was loved in return by all who knew him. He was musically inclined from a young age and enjoyed singing. He had a taste for good food and loved the art of cooking. He also had a green thumb and had a talent for growing violets. Roger graduated with honors from Morristown Hamblen High School West in 1972 and went on to the University of Tennessee and started his career as an ASCP Medical Technologist in 1979. He carried out his medical career working for Emory University Hospital for 19 years and Wellstar Hospital for 17 years, both in the Atlanta metro area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Yvonne Spoon; grandparents, Cassell and Della Mae Spoon and Harley and Amanda Jane McDaniel; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his partner and friend, Richard Golden; sisters, Debra (Jerry) Calfee and Tracie (Danny) Calfee; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and host of coworkers and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wellstar North Fulton and Emory University Hospitals for their care and kindness. There are no services planned at this time. Announcement courtesy of Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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