Roger "Mongo" Montgomery

Roger “Mongo” Montgomery was born June 10, 1953 in Freeport, Texas. He passed away on December 14, 2015 of a sudden illness at his home. Roger graduated Madisonville High School in 1973. He worked for the Texas Department of Corrections, Riverside Crushed Stone, O’Conner & Young Drilling Co., D-Ray Walker Trucking, S &S Pipe and recently retired from the Texas Department of Transportation. He is pre- deceased by his parents, Claude & Ruby (Shiflet) Montgomery. Roger is survived by his beloved friend Susan Hudgins of Huntsville, 5 brothers and one sister. Claude & wife Janell of Houston.; Jimmy & wife Susan of Tyler, Wally & wife Teresa of Tyler, Terry & wife Cindy of Hawkins, Linda Maier & husband Paul of North Carolina and Jerry & wife Sonya of Point Blank, and numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces. Anyone that truly knew Roger, also knew he loved NASCAR, a weekend at Kinder, La playing the slots, some awesome “Mongo Hill BBQ” & a good ole ice cold Budweiser. He was always a loving brother, a best friend, protector, and the best buddy anyone could ever ask for. Most of all, he Loved “Mongo Hill”, his Li’l Slice of East Texas Heaven with all the dogwood, oak, magnolia and pine trees. Roger was one of the most kind-hearted persons and would give the shirt off of his back to someone in need. He didn’t have much, but he would share all he had. He dearly loved his nieces and nephews, his friends and especially his brothers and sister. Roger led a simple life and didn’t want much, as he was content just sitting on his porch, listening to the sounds of the woods and nature’s majesty. We all know, every man dies, but does a man truly live? For “Mongo”, that was a definite YES. He had a zest for life and kept everyone laughing. We know Roger is in Heaven, because he always said the Devil was scared he would take over & be selling ice water. When he arrived at the “Rainbow Bridge”, he looked in the distance, and there, running at full speed to Roger, is his best ever four-legged buddy, Dusty the Pit Bull. He walked directly to Heaven’s kitchen, & asked his Momma Ruby, “What’s for Supper”? We will miss you terribly, save a place at the table for us Mongo, we will be there when our mission on Earth is done. In lieu of flowers, etc, Mongo wanted donations to be given The Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. The family appreciates all of the calls, thoughts and prayers. A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date. Memorial condolences may be made to the family online at www.shmfh.com

Roger "Mongo" Montgomery

June 10, 1953 - December 14, 2015