JS Risinger, age 90 of Seagoville Texas passed away peacefully on July 28, 2019 in his home in Seagoville, Texas. He was born in Seagoville, Texas on April 29, 1929 to Cora Houston and John Short Risinger. JS is survived by his daughter Glenda Risinger-Champage and husband Carl, son David Risinger and wife Vicki, granddaughter Kaycee Struck and husband Jeremie, granddaughter Emily Champagne, grandson Spencer Champagne and wife Shino, granddaughters Jessica Hendrick and Kelly Bragg, as well as 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
When he was in 8th grade, JS quit school to began working, eventually starting a 40+ year career in crane operations/construction. On August 20, 1948, he married Dorothy Jean Cooper, his sweetheart, resulting in 68 years of marriage until Dorothy’s passing in 2016.
JS and Dorothy enjoyed a host of hobbies together; traveling, playing dominoes and cards; going to see Elvis perform; and enjoying the company of many great friends, such as Lawrence and Flossie Nell Heard, and Robbie and Richard Rucks.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Dorothy, his parents, and sister Jewel Mason. JS and Dorothy touched the lives of many loved ones, friends, Seagoville community members and Whataburger patrons alike. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 1st from 6 to 8pm at Roselawn Funeral Home, Seagoville, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Friday , August 2, 2019 at 2pm also at Roselawn. Pastor Don Cole will be officiating the service, with a special word from Pastor and friend Dennis Childress. Graveside services will follow in the garden of Peace at Roselawn Cemetery.
The family asks that you donate to the American Cancer Society in memory of J S in lieu of flowers.
