Roger Dale Stroup

Roger Dale Stroup, age 58 of Licking, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Mercy Hospital St Louis.

Roger was born August 10, 1964, in Sullivan, a son to the late Raymond Lee and Beverly Thompson Bishop.

Roger was married to Debbie Godfrey and she survives in Bolivar, MO.

Roger proudly served his country in The United States Army.  

Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting and karaoke. He loved eating his sisters cooking. He also loved his Mountain Dew. He had a heart of gold and loved his two sons with all his heart and soul. He was a momma's boy, and nothing was ever his fault, lol. He was a comedian or at least he thought he was. His sister's husbands nickname for Roger was Rogo over and out, so Rogo until we meet again over and out.

Survivors include, son Jimmy Stroup of Newburg; one sister Crystal Cain and husband Steve of Licking, one special nephew Cody Stroup of Newburg, Mo, three granddaughters and his nieces and nephews that he adored.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Raymond Lee Stroup, Jr., one son Dustin Stroup, and one sister Rhonda Wilhelm

Private family services will be held at a later date.

"Go rest high on that mountain buddy your time on earth is done."