Russell Desmond Rogers

Russell Desmond Rogers, age 32, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at 5:15 p.m. in his home.

Russell was born on Dec. 6, 1979 in Sparta, Ill., a son to Desmond L. and Barbara J. (Rednour) Rogers. On March 5, 2010, he married Patricia Royster in Pinckneyville, Ill. and she survives. Russell attended Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, Ill. and worked as a laborer. He enjoyed playing guitar, mountain bike riding, mushroom hunting and remote control cars. Russell dearly loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters, Chloe and Hailey.