Roger was born February 13, 1956 in Enid, Oklahoma to Ronald Jack and Barbara Lichtenberg Spivy. He was baptized on March 18, 1956 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church by Pastor August Meitler. He was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Arlington, Texas on May 17, 1970. 

Roger was a graduate of Arlington High School and attended SMU. He began his career as a dancer/choreographer at an early age. He danced on Miss Teenage America in 73, 74 and 75 where he worked with John Davidson, Bob Hope and Richard Thomas. He choreographed the Miss USA and Miss Universe productions. Roger replaced Gregory Hines in “Sophisticated Ladies” performing in Tokyo, Paris and Russia. In New York he appeared in the original production of “42nd Street” and “Me and My Girl”. In Las Vegas he performed with Ann Margaret. The last ten years he worked as the general manager of New York Harlem Productions with many shows including “Porgy and Bess”. Roger had a deep faith out of which came genuine love and thoughtfulness.

He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of North Hollywood where he was active with the homeless.

He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Cathy Molsberry and Lori Turner, five nieces and one nephew.