John Bill Roe Jr.

October 15, 1942 - June 16, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Bill Roe Jr., who died on June 16, 2026 at the age of 83 in Creve Coeur, MO.

John was born on October 15, 1942 in Sedgewickville, MO to John Roe and Nelly Roe (Brotherton). He grew up in Sedgewickville, MO and graduated from Patton High School in 1960.

He married his high school sweetheart Betty Crites on October 13, 1962. He took great joy in watching his family grow and loved bringing everyone together for vacations, celebrations, and unforgettable moments. Throughout his life, John served in the Army National Guard, was a member of the Westview no.103 Masonic Lodge and a member of the Grand Lodge of the Eastern Star. In addition to his lodge membership, he was a member of the Scottish Rite and Moolah Shriners. He worked as a brick mason and for many years as a pressman in the printing industry leaving a lasting impact on all he was involved in.

John is survived by his wife Betty Roe, his 2 children Scott (Traci) Roe and Kim (Paul) Davis, his 5 grandchildren Chris (Nicki) Roe, Kyle (Cyndi) Roe, Brandon (Kendall) Davis, Brittany (Brandon) McCombs, and Ashley (Jayden) Vosseller, as well as his great grand-child Chloe Roe and an eagerly awaited great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents John Bill Roe Sr. and Nelly Roe (Brotherton), his siblings Verla Stroder, Betty Hobeck, Audrey Langston, Majorie Cook, Bobby Roe, and Darold Roe.

Family and friends will remember John for his generous spirit and willingness to help others, his love of riding tractors and the joy he found in jumping waves in the ocean whenever the opportunity arose. He took great pride in his electrical work and spent countless hours in his workshop, always building, fixing, and creating something with his hands. He was always eager to teach, he generously shared his knowledge and skills with anyone willing to learn. Family was the center of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with those he loved.

Services:  A funeral service will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in Ballwin, MO on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. Visitation will precede the service from 10 a.m.-.2.p.m. Services under the direction of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Though deeply missed, John's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.