Roger Alan Dyson, 77, of White Heath, IL, went to be with the Lord at about 9:20 pm on October 22, 2026.

He was born January 26, 1949, in White Heath, Illinois to Marion and Betty (Perry) Dyson. Roger graduated from Monticello High School in 1967. The 1965-1966 basketball team was the only team in school history to go through the regular season undefeated with a 26-0 record. The only loss was in the regional final by 1 point. He and his team were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. Roger was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1968. He trained at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to go to Vietnam, but having a brother already there, he was sent to the demilitarized zone in Korea. He spent 16 months in infantry combat with Company C, 2nd Battalion, and the 2nd Infantry Division serving under Captain Bennie Griffin. He was a life member of the 2nd Division and the 9th Infantry (Manchu Association) and became the President of the Association for over 20 years, and his leadership spoke for itself.

KEEP UP THE FIRE!

After serving our country, he went to college at Parkland and Illinois State University. Roger graduated in 1972 with his associates in applied science from Parkland College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University in 1975. Roger was a part of The Melody Masters quartet from 1971-1975. Upon graduation from college, he worked for the City of Bloomington for many years. He retired in 2008 from the Engineering Department.

He married Peggy (Anderson) Dyson on September 24, 1976. She survives. Peggy and Roger were married for 50 years. They were married in Bloomington. They lived in Bloomington, Illinois for many years before moving to Freeport, Florida with their granddaughter Katie to be closer to family. Also surviving are two children, Jack (Courtney) Dyson Freeport, Fl; Lisa (Matt) Augsburger, Miramar Beach, Fl; six grandchildren, Brandon Rosensteel, Miramar Beach, Florida; Victoria Hohurst, Virginia; Jake (Tess) Dyson, Iowa; Katie (boyfriend Ty Jenkins) Dyson, Freeport, Florida; Connar (girlfriend Mariah Bell) Dyson, Freeport, Fl; Jaxynn (Dillon) Morris, Freeport, Fl. Surviving are eight great grandchildren, Braxton, Lilly, Ashlyn, Chase, Phoebe, Soren, Macklin, and Cleo. Also surviving is one brother, Mike (Wilma) Dyson, Mahomet, Il. Also, surviving are many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Marion and Betty (Perry) Dyson; his mother and father-in-law Ned and Paula (Hess) Palmer; and a cousin, Gary Walker that lived with them for many years.

He enjoyed raising his granddaughter Katie from the time she was a baby. He enjoyed going to his grandkids' dance recitals, musicals, softball games, and basketball games. He enjoyed singing and playing his red, white, and blue guitar. He was a great husband, son, brother, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and uncle. Roger was known as GRANDPA to anyone and everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knows him.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the following: the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/donate/ .

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 84 Jakes Way Freeport, Florida 32439.