Roger Allan "Sugar Babe" Inman

Roger Allan Inman, 81, of McConnelsville, passed away at 5:26 am on May 9, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1934 in Deavertown, Ohio to Walter and Leona Barringer Inman. Affectionately known as "Sugar Babe" (the childhood nickname he earned while serving as a baseball team waterboy), he was a retired steelworker from the Ohio FerroAlloy. Sugar Babe was a loyal sports fan who enjoyed watching all sports and "coaching" from his easy chair. He was a member of the Deavertown United Methodist Church, Deavertown Doric Lodge #172 since 1957; An over 50 year member of Valley of Cambridge 32nd degree Mason of Scottish Rite; Honorary member of Malta Masonic Valley Lodge #145; Member of Aladdin Shriners of Columbus and member of Valley Chapter #19 OES. Sugar Babe was proudly inducted in the Perry County Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008. He was a man of strong will and strong faith; an avid solver of puzzles; he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and sharing his many steadfast opinions. His favorite place was anywhere "Lizbeth" was, especially the front porch. On September 4, 1954 he married and is survived by Elizabeth Ann Miller Inman, the love of his life, his solid rock, comforter and keeper of things. They met on a roller skating blind date at which she fell and consequently broke his front tooth. They have been together for nearly 62 years since. He recently said meeting her was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Additionally Roger is survived by his daughter, Sherry L. Stern (Jeffrey) of Pickerington, Ohio; Sons, Mark Steven Inman (Cynthia) of McConnelsville, Ohio and William Allan Inman (Nancy Lane) of Malta, Ohio. Some of Roger's greatest joy in life was being a proud and loving Pap to his grandchildren: Kristin Renee Inman Brower and her husband, Benjamin of Westerville, Ohio; Brady Robert Stern and his wife, E. Leigh Dance of Chicago, Illinois; Alexander Ellis Stern of San Francisco, California; Christopher and Casey of McConnelsville; He was also Boppi to greatgrandson, Nixon Benjamin Brower and Baby Girl Stern arriving in August 2016. His wise remarks, unique character and loyal, loving manner will be missed by family and friends alike.

Roger was preceded in death by his kind and loving elder daughter, Beth Ann Inman; Brothers, Dale and Lowell Inman; Sisters, Betty Brown, Kathleen Searls, Wanda and Ruth Inman.

The family wishes to honor and express sincere gratitude for the exemplary and compassionate care provided by Genesis Healthcare professionals: Dr. Erin Remster, Dr. Andrew Espenlaub, Dr. Shyamal Bastola and Dr. Shalini Gupta; The Oaks of Bethesda staff and outstanding caregivers Jennifer Sagel and Nurse Melissa and a special heartfelt thank you to Genesis Hospice care Nurse Mindy.

Calling hours will be held Thursday May 12, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Deavertown United Methodist Church; Church service will be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11 am at Deavertown United Methodist Church with Pastor John Sellers and Pastor Paul Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Dutch Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Roger requested that donations in his memory be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.