Roger Runyon

June 19, 1939 - April 6, 2018

Roger Runyon, age 78, of Frankford passed away April 6, 2018 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Frankford Presbyterian Church in Frankford with Lay Pastor Chris Gamm officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Frankford. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at the church. Roger was born June 19, 1939 in Frankford the son of Lenard Warren and Betty Sue Flowers Runyon. He married Linda Belle Carlson July 30, 1961. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2003. Survivors include daughter Melinda Buchanan (David) of Frankford; grandchildren Brandon Runyon (Brittany), Chance Buchanan (Malinka), Cole Buchanan, Cory Buchanan; great grandchildren Kinsley & Kaysen Runyon, Braelynn Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Mike Runyon and sister Carolyn Weatherby. Roger grew up and lived in Frankford/Spencerburg area most of his life and attended the Frankford Schools. He was a member of the Frankford Presbyterian Church. Roger was a farmer his entire life, loved his cattle and enjoyed going to the sale barn. Pallbearers will be Brandon Runyon, Chance Buchanan, Cole Buchanan, Cory Buchanan, Josh Roan and David Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Hudson, Claude Niemeyer and George Reading Jr. Memorials may be made to Pike County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers organization.