Roger Dee Laird

Roger Dee Laird, age 68 of Waldron, peacefully passed away at Willows of Greensburg on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Born on March 15, 1957, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, he was the son of Christine C. (Coers) Laird and Robert “Bob” H. Laird. On April 5, 1986, Roger married his best friend and the love of his life, Catherine “Cathy” (Comer) Laird.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy; parents, Bob and Christine; brother, Anthony “Tony” W. Laird; aunts, Linda Mann and Mary Frances Bush; uncles, Nile Coers, Dwain Laird, Bill Laird and John Bush; father-in-law, Stephen Comer; sister-in-law, Carol S. Comer; niece, Briana (Gobel) Springman; and nephew-in-law, Jay Griffith.

Roger is survived by his two daughters, Emily C. Laird and Mary C. Knepp; son-in-law, Joas D. Knepp; granddaughters, Vera C. Knepp and Elena C. Knepp; sister, Susan L. Kuhn; brother-in-law, Rex D. Kuhn; sister-in-law, Kerri Laird; mother-in-law, Mary C. Comer; brother-in-law, Michael Comer; aunts, Faith Laird, Lossie Laird, Susan Coers and Nancy Brazier; uncle, Dave Brazier; several nieces and nephews; many cousins who he cherished deeply; and beloved cat, Lucky Allen James Laird.

Roger was a 1975 graduate of Waldron High School. Roger was a jack of all trades. He began his career in banking, where he met his wife, Cathy, as they worked at the same bank on the corner of Southeastern Avenue and Raymond Street in Indianapolis. Roger said it was truly love at first sight. Roger then went on to work for Indiana Cash Drawer Company in Shelbyville where he enjoyed many years working for the late JR Showers. Roger spent the final 16 years of his life working for CGS Services in Morristown, where he worked anywhere from Human Resources, in the field with cattle, or as a heavy machine operator.

He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Roger was dedicated to the Waldron community. He was very active with the Waldron Lady Mohawk program, having many roles including assistant coach and statistician for the team.

He had formerly served his community as a Shelby County Commissioner, Shelby County Republican Party Chairman and Chairman of the Indiana 6th District.

Roger was an avid sports fan. He loved the Indy 500 and attended over 50 races.

He loved spending time with his daughters, granddaughters and family.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and from 9 to 10 am, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 10 am on Wednesday, at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.

Interment will be at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Cemetery.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Waldron Hometown Fund, in care of, Blue River Community Foundation, 54 W. Broadway St., #1, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Roger’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.