Roger Hilton Desgranges, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, Oct. 7, 2024.
Roger was born Oct. 17, 1938, to Peter and Mattie Desgranges, in Tallapoosa, Missouri. He was married to the love of his life, Janice Garrett Desgranges, for 54 years.
Roger was a proud Navy Veteran that loved serving his country. He was a Christian and a member of the Second Baptist Church. He owned Desgranges Tax Service for 65 years and was well respected as a tax preparer and considered his clients to be friends and family. He was an avid Cardinal fan and enjoyed Western Movies, especially Gunsmoke, and eating his favorite candy, Bit O Honey. He valued the time with his family to be the most joyous, especially his grandchildren. Roger will be missed by all who knew him.
Roger is survived by his wife, Jan; three daughters, Kathy (John David) Pattillo, Rhonda (Blake) Cox, Amy (Brian) Collins; 11 grandchildren, Allie (Jacob) Neal, Nicholas Pattillo, Matthew (Tori) Cox, Courtney (Jacob) Bethell, Jordan (Charlie) Wasaff, Gabbie (Logan) Cato, Madison Cox (Reid Yarberry), Olivia Cox (Carson Klepzig), Ben Collins, Katie Pattillo, and David Collins; five great-grandchildren, Avery and John Scott Neal, Ayla Kate and Brooks Cato, and Peyton Cox.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mattie; five siblings, Betty Latham, Pat Garrett, Dorothy Whitmer, Jodi Milliken, and Marty Desgranges.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral services will follow beginning at noon with Pastor Curtis Crowley and Gene Lancaster officiating. Burial will take place a New Oak Hill Cemetery with full military honors. Donations can be made to Second Baptist Church in memory of Roger Desgranges.
Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Roger Hilton Desgranges.
Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com