of Harrison, AR

May 8, 1953 - October 4, 2021

John Robert DeRosa, age 68, of Harrison, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, in Harrison. John was born in Oakland, California to Robert and Betty DeRosa on May 8, 1953.

John served as a Marine in the armed services and proudly fought for our country in Vietnam. Later, John provided for his family by driving a truck cross country. John had many friends; he was known to help anyone in need. John was known as Pops to many and lived up to that title very well.

John was preceded in death by his father, Robert DeRosa; his step-father, Bud Hatfield; his mother, Betty Jean Hatfield; his granddaughter, Gabriella DeRosa; his niece, Kristen Charlton; his brother-in-law, Allen Charlton; his sister-in-law, Brenda Charlton; and his ex-wife, Sherie DeRosa.

John is survived by his children, Royden Charlton, Jaime (Carlton) Williams, Diane DeRosa, and Patricia DeRosa; his siblings, Linda, Bobbie, Debbie (Dave) Martin, and Anthony DeRosa; his grandchildren, Breeanna, Tyler, Alexx, Paige, Renee, Monty, Maddy, Jordan, Jailynn, and Natalie; his nieces and nephews, Rick, Amber, Sarah, Shelby, Robbie, C.J., Joe, Chrissy, Troy, Pamela, Samantha, Justin, and Kailey; and honorably mentioned, Shirl Gray, Mary May (Steve), Chuck (Kathy) Charlton, and Paul Sexton.


There will be a celebration of life on October 16, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at a family member's home.

A special thank you to Samantha Harris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com