TOWERS, Roger Derryl
Beloved husband of Julie. Devoted father of Tori, Sharon and Andrea. Father-in-law of Connor. Pa of Charlie. Friend of Jerome.
Funeral notice
Tuesday February 17, 2026, 12:00pm
St. Johns Anglican Church, 17 Hesse Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Roger Derryl Towers will be held at Ss. Johns' Anglican Church, cnr Hesse and Pollack Streets, Colac on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 commencing at 12pm.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeCondolences to Roger’s family and the wider Towers family on the tragic loss . Unfortunately could not get to the funeral ,so please accept our sincere condolences .
February 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Sending our love to Rogers family in these extremely difficult times
Roger as I knew him was a bloody nice bloke that would reach out to anyone needing a hand an incredibly hard worker and devoted husband and father too Was blown away to here of his accident still grappling to process the enormity of all this Will be sadly missed by all Love Sympathies from the Keefe and Obrien family on this sad sad day Stephen Amanda Tahlia Jordan Kalani and NakoaFebruary 17, 2026 11:13 am
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Roger; such a considerate, gentle and hard-working man who loved his family.
Sending our love to Julie, Tori, Sharon, Andrea and all the Towers families.Julie & Marty Ellemor
February 17, 2026 10:10 am
Sending our love to all the family- To Julie, Tori, Andrea and Sharon. Also to Neville, Debbie, Laurence and Annette, and to all the Towers'es and the Marrine's
Our thoughts and are with you.
From the Burt's (Karen, Craig and boys) and the Howlett's (Judy George and family).February 17, 2026 8:31 am
To the Towers family,
I am sorry to hear of Rogers sudden passing. I went to school with Roger both primary and secondary and he was a great quiet mate.
Thinking of you all especially my bridesmaid Debbie.
Jenny Atwell (nee Cashin)February 16, 2026 9:28 pm
Best Wishes to all the Tower's family & friends at this time.
Best Wishes & love to all.
Hugh Brauer & familyFebruary 15, 2026 8:11 pm
Heartfelt condolences to Julie, Tori, Sharon, Andrea and all the Towers families.
Kindhearted, gentle and strong;
Honest and hardworking as the day is long;
Cheerful and friendly with a smile so wide;
Overwhelmed with sorrow when we heard that you’d died.
Gone way too soon, still you’ve done your best;
It’s your time faithful servant, now enter God’s rest.
RIP dear cousin, Roger. Love from Allan, Sue, Mandolin and LillianFebruary 11, 2026 2:30 pm
Dear Chris, Neville & family,
Thinking of you all and sending our love & condolences.
Raelene, Brian Schultz & family.🕊️February 11, 2026 9:43 am
Dear Neville
So sorry that this tragic accident has taken your brother Roger too soon. I remember him as a lovely young man when he visited you in Perth when we were all over there. Sympathy to the whole family at this very difficult time.
Nicole CarverFebruary 11, 2026 6:09 am
Dear Julie, Tori, Sharon and Andrea,
Our sympathy to you at this sad time.
Roger loved his family and his farm.
Dehnerts Track will not be the same without him.
From Jan and Laurie ShawFebruary 10, 2026 3:44 pm
To Julie and all the Towers family my sincere condolences for the loss of Roger . He was always organised and easy to get along with for the 30+years I spent delivering fertiliser and hay while driving for Mckay’s RIP Roger. Sincerely Phil
February 09, 2026 7:00 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the passing of Roger.
Enjoyed playing footy with Roger at OtwayDistricts.
A really genuine and hard working young man .
Rest in Peace
Richard and Bernadette Dawes and familyFebruary 09, 2026 8:50 am
Dear Deb, Julie, Laurence, Annette, Neville and families, I'm so very sorry to hear of loss of Roger, your brother, husband and father. I have so many wonderful memories of my time at the farm with Roger. Hold on to all your special memories. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Janelle xo
February 07, 2026 12:11 pm
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Neville, Christine and the broader Towers family on the tragic passing of Roger, a widely respected member of our greater community. He will be missed.
Members, Kawarren Fire Brigade.February 06, 2026 7:56 pm
Dear Julie and family. Our Sincere Condolences to you all. We were devastated, Rodger such a good man, respected by all he met. Love to you all. Annette ,Ruben ,Janeebe (Szulik)
February 06, 2026 10:12 am
Dear Julie, Laurence & families, I am so sorry for your loss · My thoughts are with you during this difficult time · Sending my love and deepest sympathy Roger was a lovely man.
February 05, 2026 9:52 pm
Dear Julie, Tori, Sharon and Andrea,
Our deepest sympathy for your heart breaking loss of Roger. Such a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed.
Lots of love
Dr Melanie, Dr Joel and Susan
Colac ChiropracticFebruary 05, 2026 2:07 pm
Dear Julie, Tori, Sharon & Andrea.
Neville, Deb, Laurence
, Annette and families.
We are absolutely devastated for you all and we extend our sincere condolences. Roger was such a beautiful, kind and genuine man. He will be greatly missed. Glad that we were able to have such a good catch up with him at cousin Corinne’s wedding.
Love and prayers,
Anne- Maree ( nee Marriner) & Russell Close and family 💕🙏💐February 05, 2026 1:20 pm
To Neville, Chris and family, Deborah and family, Laurence, Diane and family, Annette and partner, love to you all, Coral
February 05, 2026 9:42 am
Julie, Tori, Jerome, Charlie, Sharon, Andrea and Connor, love and care to you all, Coral
February 05, 2026 9:32 am
Our deepest sympathies to Julie, Tori, Sharon and Andrea
for the loss of Dearest Roger, a remarkable, gentle,kind and loving family member.
So sad for Rogers close brothers, sisters and cousins, nephews and nieces
We are all feeling the loss deeply.With Loving Memories
Jill, John, Stephen and CoryFebruary 04, 2026 5:28 pm
Dear Julie, Tory, Sharon and Andrea. Please except my most profound sympathy following the sudden passing of Roger. He was such a kind and friendly man. Take care.
Karen GAYLARDFebruary 04, 2026 5:11 pm
Dear Julie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow, may Jesus bring peace and healing to your hearts
Lou beech forestFebruary 04, 2026 4:19 pm
Condolences to all the family such a tragedy, prayers to all the family.
February 04, 2026 3:20 pm
Dear Julie,Tori,Sharon and Andrea
I am so so sorry to hear about Roger.
Just want you all to know i am thinking of you.Cherish the memories you have and keep them so close to your hearts.
The memories he gave you will last a lifetime.Sending my love your way.
Know that you are not alone.Heather Pratt (BLACK) Julie's Cousin
from Townsville (QLD)February 04, 2026 1:57 pm
Dear Julie, Tori, Sharon & Andrea
We're really saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a great customer and an even better person, always friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Roger will be truly missed by all those that new him.
Thinking of his family and loved ones at this time.The team at Water Supply Specialists
February 04, 2026 11:46 am
Dear Julie, Torie, Sharon and Andrea,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of dear Roger.
We hope that your memories will sustain you during this difficult time.
With all our love,Sharon, Troy, Amy and Liam Larking
and Leanne and Robert Crockett from WA.February 03, 2026 7:55 pm
Our deepest sympathies to Julie, Tory, Sharon, Andrea, and the extended family. It was a privilege to know, Roger. May he rest peacefully. Sending you love Mark, Mandy, Rachel and Renae Cauchi
February 03, 2026 8:18 am
Dear Julie, Tori, Sharon, Andrea and families, our hearts are breaking for you all.
Roger was a wonderful man, husband, father and a dear friend to all who knew him.
Fondest memories always.
Rosemary and Gerard McVillyFebruary 02, 2026 4:55 pm