John Roger Lindsey, 82, of Leesburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home due to pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of Nora Anderson Lindsey; the father of Jay Ryan Lindsey and Meredith McGrath Graves; and the father-in-law of Alicia Lindsey and Gary Graves.
He is survived by his sister Sylvia Louise Teichert and his three grandchildren: Grace Lindsey Powell, James Richmond Lindsey, and Asher Key Lindsey.
Born on November 11, 1939, in Rockport, Roger was the son of the late John David and Emma Louise Halbruge Lindsey.
After a short time studying in the Novitiate Formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, and as a shorthand note taker for the railroads and The Baker and Confectionary Union, Roger joined his brother David in Washington, D.C., where he earned a BA from the University of Maryland.
Roger found his passion as a Real Estate Broker, becoming a licensed salesperson in 1971 and earning his Brokers license from the Virginia Real Estate Commission in July 1979. He prospered in the field for 51 years and received the honor and title of Realtor Emeritus in 2016. He started his career at Long & Foster, where was twice awarded Salesman of the Year. Thirteen years later, he moved to RE/MAX, ranking in the top 15 of agents in the mid-Atlantic region. Roger orchestrated many assemblages in Fairfax County and was featured on the front page of the Washington Post for putting together the largest land assemblage at that time. Roger passes along his expertise and passion for real estate to his son, Jay, who has worked for and alongside his dad in real estate for the past 20 years.
With his loving wife Nora, he spent his free time at the Outer Banks and traveling to Peru, where he fell in love with the country and her family.
Roger would update anyone who would listen on what his wife Nora made him for dinner the night before – he adored her cooking. Roger loved his kids – teaching them how to dive under and ride waves and to play piano, tennis, and golf. He liked watching his daughter play soccer in high school and college and rarely missed a game, even when she was coaching. He loved to shore and fly fish, adored a blue crab feast, and attended the Master’s Tournament 11 times. He adored his three grandchildren and spent a lot of time with them. He also enjoyed spending holidays, BBQing, and watching sports with his brother David’s extended family and his Graves and Gilkey in-laws.
Roger will be remembered as a someone who liked to charm others with his sense of humor. He loved to meet and get to know people. If you told him he looked good, he would say “you only say that because it’s true.” He had an unfailing love for his childhood, his hometown of Rockport, and for a witty remark.
Roger will be put to rest at Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery 101 Oakcrest Manor Dr NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 on Saturday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m. Details about parking and a live stream forthcoming.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at https://www.colonialfuneralhome.com/obits.
