Royce Dean Vandegrift

Royce Dean Vandegrift, 76, Everton, passed away on June 15, 2026. He was born Sept. 4, 1949, in Springfield, to Charles and Lucille (Keatts) Vandegrift. 

He and Conita (Moore) Vandegrift were united in marriage on Sept. 20, 2022 and to this union three children were born, Todd, Scott, and Carmen.  Through the years, he worked at S&H, Gordon's Feed Store in Greenfield, and farmed his land. He also enjoyed Western swing dancing and valued the friendships and fellowship that came with it.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Jones; children, Todd Vandegrift and wife Karen, Scott Vandegrift and wife Susan, Carmen Morrow and husband Tony; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Royce is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lucille Vandegrift.  

Visitation will be 2 p.m. until service time, Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Memorial services will begin at 4 p.m., at the funeral home.