Dr. Roger Paul Mooney

He was born on June 13, 1947. He was the son of the late Ivan Bernard Mooney and the late Rita Dell Callahan Mooney.

Roger graduated from Stocco High School in 1965. He continued his education at Concord University where he graduated in 1969 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts. The following year (1970) he graduated from Radford University with a degree of Master of Arts. Filled with a passion for knowledge, he graduated from The University of Sarasota in 1989 with the Degree of Doctor of Education.

Dr. Mooney was a pillar in the Mental Health Community. He was a well-respected and published Psychologist. He helped a countless amount of people while working at the Behavioral Science Center at BARH for 10 years and at Raleigh Psychiatric Services for 30 years. He was a professor at local colleges where he was well respected by colleagues and students.

While Dr. Mooney was a dedicated worker his number one priority and true passion was his family. He was a loving husband to his wife Debra for 42 years. Together they had one son Matthew; he was Rogers pride and joy. One of the happiest moments in his life was seeing his son become a father. His 2 grandchildren put the biggest smile on his face and filled a space in his heart he did not know was empty.

He navigated the world with love, humbleness, and gratitude. He will always be remembered for his kindness that touched so many lives in the community.

Roger is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Russell Mooney; his son, Matthew Ivan Mooney; daughter-in-law, Leslie Ann Mooney; his grandchildren, Lincoln David and Olivia Ann Mooney; his sweet loving dog, Stella; his sister, Lou Annie Howell and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mooney; brother, Thomas Riley Mooney and sister, Catherine Lewis.

Visitation will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

In keeping with current health restrictions all guest must wear facial coverings at all times within the facility.