Roger Lee Rone, 63, of Akin, IL, passed away at 2:20 p.m., on Sunday, February 23, 2020, Helia Health Care of Benton.
He was born on August 4, 1956, to Robert and Shirley (Thomas) Rone in Chicago, IL. Roger was a retired welder. On October 3, 1975, he married Janet Darnell in Benton, IL.
Roger was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, fishing, and spending time with his two sons go-cart racing.
He is survived by his loving spouse of 45 years, Janet Rone; two sons, Jason Rone and wife Amanda of Benton, KY, and Travis Rone of Akin, IL; granddaughter, Emma Rone; sister, Roberta Bayless and husband Jimmie; brother, Robert Wayne Rone; mother-in-law, Melba Darnell; sister-in-law, Debbie Link and husband Dave; brother-in-law, Keith Darnell and wife Bobbi; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by parents, Robert Lee and Shirley Ann Rone; granddaughter, Addyson Rone; 3 brothers, Ricky Rone, Ronnie Rone, and Roy Rone; father-in-law, Carl Dean Darnell; and sister-in-law, Amy Rone.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Webb, officiating. Burial will take place in the Brady Cemetery.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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