Desmond "Butch" Rogers, Jr.'s Obituary
Desmond "Butch" Rogers Jr., age 76, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:11 a.m., in his home, surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on June 3, 1948 in Cleburne, IL, a son to Desmond and Blanche (McGhee) Rogers. On January 1, 1975 he married Barbara Jo Rogers at Beaucoup Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, IL and she preceded him in death on October 19, 2018. Butch later married Connie S. Rogers on October 24, 2020 in Ziegler, IL. He was of the Baptist faith. Butch enjoyed fishing whenever he could. He loved his electronics especially his state-of-the-art televisions where he could watch his St. Louis Cardinals on them. Butch's passion was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Rogers of Pinckneyville, IL; one son, Bryan Rogers of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Elizabeth Rogers (Troy Pabst) of Pinckneyville, IL; three step children, Louis Conner, Rebecca (Paul) Uraski and Donald Conner all of Royalton, IL; six grandchildren, Kraig (Morgan) Bryan of Indiana, Annastasia (Kory) Rogers of DuQuoin, IL, Austin Ferguson of Pinckneyville, IL, Chole (Andrew) Cross of DuQuoin, IL, Hailey Rogers of DuQuoin, IL, and Allie (Jon) Taylor of Virginia; five great grandchildren, Hayden Cross, Cambrie Cross, Macie Taylor, Kylie Taylor and one on the way; and several nieces, and nephews..
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Jo Rogers; one son, Russell Desmond Roger; four sisters and three brothers.
It was Butch's wishes to be cremated. A memorial service may be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Perry County Humane Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.
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