RIP Roger, long time Vol fan and caller

[Enigmatic_Vol]

has passed according to 1340 am. This really saddens me.

 

[Devo182]

Terrible.

True VFL.

 

[flatiron]

The one that would call into John and Jimmy all the time?

 

[Enigmatic_Vol]

The one that would call into John and Jimmy all the time?

Yes. They announced it on 1340 so I assume it's true... otherwise, false reporting on this would be atrocious.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Breaks my heart. Almost too sweet and kind for this world. The Drive dedicated the last segment to him and it was beautiful.

 

[vanillagorilla]

Matthew 5:8 says, Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. There's not a man with a more pure heart than Roger. He'll be missed but he's in a far better place now.

 

[OrangeInKy]

The one that would call into John and Jimmy all the time?

Yes, he called all the shows.

 

[roberthunter]

Roger embodied all the good things about being a sports fan. Just pure positivity. I hadn't heard him call into a show in a while and was wondering if something was wrong. This news hit me hard and I never met the guy. The world would be a better place if we we're all a little more like Roger.

Edit: Looks like he had been calling into shows recently but I just missed his calls. Sounds like the downturn in his health was fairly recent.

 

[RAVOL]

Is this the Roger that called TB show and had speech issue?

 

[volz2wallz]

Found this and just thought I would share it...RIP VFL ROGER

https://www.gofundme.com/f/roger-davis-memorial?utm_source=facebook

 

[MurphyVol]

Say what you want about Jimmy Hyams, but he would have all the patience in the world with Roger and his difficulty communicating. I mean he'd call in almost daily at times

 

[onevol74]

Was this something sudden?

 

[patrick]

What sad news. Roger was a great fan but a better person. Although he will be sorely missed, he is in Heaven now. Great example of positivity and optimism.

 

[clarencepeabody]

Say what you want about Jimmy Hyams, but he would have all the patience in the world with Roger and his difficulty communicating. I mean he'd call in almost daily at times

I agree 100%. Those guys were always so kind to him. One reason why I hate to see people throw off on Jimmy and the rest of the terrestrial radio fellas. You don’t see that type of kindness a lot.

 

[UTFanHades]

I only knew Roger from sports radio but he left a great impression on me as a wonderful Christian and Vol fan. He always stayed positive even during some really dark times at UT. I loved hearing stories of his interactions with other Vol fans in the community. We should all follow Roger’s example on faith, fandom, and friendship. I hope a member of his family, church members, or friends read this and the other posts so they know what a mark he left on complete strangers. The best Vol fan is with his Lord tonight.

 

[onevol74]

Prayers for his friends and family.

 

[jeff1vol]

I always wanted to meet Ol Rog! He was a beautiful person and definitely one of a kind! TRUE VFL!!

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I never met Roger but I am certain he was a wonderful person. RIP good sir.

 

[yoyoyoyo]

Very sad news. If all of us had a little bit more of Roger’s attitude and outlook on life the world would be a better place. Glad he is with the Lord now.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

I didn't have a clue what Roger looked like but I'd know his voice anywhere. He was an awesome VOL fan and will be missed.

Prayers for his family

 

[TennesseeFan07]

So sad.

 

[Samthebam]

RIP.

 

[Fightmaker]

Found this and just thought I would share it...RIP VFL ROGER

https://www.gofundme.com/f/roger-davis-memorial?utm_source=facebook

Several of the sports animal personalities have donated. Daniel Hood donated $500. True class.

 

[SDV]

Looks like he was pretty young

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

RIP Roger, a true VFL!