Roger Louis Harden Jr.

Roger Louis Harden Jr., was born March 26, 1958 in Jackson County Missouri to Anna M. Davis and Roger L. Harden Sr.
Roger was highly educated and obtained his GED in order to enlist into the Coast Guard June 30, of ‘76. He was honorably discharged from service August 1, 1980.

He was married before he served and Angela L. (Call) Harden bore two children that he loved; Velton and Rogina Harden. Angela also transitioned before Roger. Years later, Ernestine “Tina” Washington gave birth to another one of Roger’s beautiful children; Isaeic Washington (formerly known as Kyla).
Along his Journey, Roger moved from Kansas City, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri where he did good work, met a nice lady, made good friends and lived humbly; finding joy in simple things.
He took his last breath at Pioneer Nursing Home in Marceline, Missouri on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, under hospice care. Along with both parents, two of Roger’s lovely sisters departed this earth all too soon, Theressea A. (Harden) Purnell and Jocelyn M. (Harden) Wash.

Still in the land of the living to carry his memory are three children, Velton Harden, Rogina Harden, and Isaeic Washington; two brothers, Darrell W. Harden and Verlon L. Harden; one sister, Connie L. Harden; Life partner, Janie French; four grandchildren, Tre’Vonte Harden, J’Lonna Harden, Dazionna Smith, Gemn Harden and a number of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who loved him dearly and will carry him close to their hearts.

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at 3 P.M. at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 2800 East 18th st., KCMO 64127.