Roger Gilbert Erwin of Dunkirk, Indiana passed away at home at the age of 80 the afternoon of Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born on February 23, 1941 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Quentin Samuel Erwin and Rose (Hedge) Burton.

Roger met Deloris Sammons, and they married on November 28, 1958. Roger worked for 37 years in maintenance for Indiana Glass in Dunkirk, Indiana before his retirement in 2001.

Roger is survived by his wife of 62½ years, Deloris (Sammons) Erwin of Dunkirk, Indiana; one daughter, Melinda Jane Erwin; three sons, Gilbert Martin Erwin (Lisa) of Dunkirk, Indiana, Emil Lee Erwin (Secrena) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Quentin Allen Erwin (Marsha) of Anderson, Indiana; one sister, Jackie Erwin of Kentucky; one brother, Norman Burton of Kentucky; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Quentin Samuel Erwin and Rose (Hedge) Burton; three sisters, Jane Reed, Patricia Schuler, and Verna Erwin; two brothers, Ernest Burton and Glenn Burton; and one grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Muncie Mission, 1725 S. Liberty Street, Muncie, Indiana 47302 or to any charitable organization of the donor's choice. Please visit https://www.munciemission.org/ for more information.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 PM, also in the Funeral Home, officiated by Robert Thompson. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com .

COVID-19 Limitations: Effective Monday, February 8, 2021, Garden View Funeral Home and Gardens of Memory Cemetery are limited to a maximum of 50 people wearing masks. Once the maximum is reached, additional visitors will be permitted for entry only as others exit. Again, masks are still required at both locations. No outside food or beverages are permitted at this time. Thank you for your cooperation.