Joseph R. Rojas Jr. 78 of Granite City passed Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Anderson Hospital.
The Granite City native born January 14, 1942, son of the late Jose R. Rojas and Catherine Martinez Rojas.
Preceded by his wife Mary Penelope Brackett Rojas and daughter Monica Rojas.
Survived by children Jeffrey and wife Janice Rojas of Glen Carbon and Mary Kathryn Menke of Kirkwood Mo. Granddaughters Chianne Marlow and Samatha Rojas great-granddaughter Kenlee Marlow. Also, brothers Ralph, Richard, Ronald and sisters: Rita, Rosalee, Roberta, and Racquel.
Joe was a member of the Granite City Elks, Moose, Eagles, American Legion, St. Mary’s Booster's Holy family Catholic Church. Returning home from the U.S. Air Force (1961 /1964) as an Airman 2nd he became a barber at “Captains Clipper” for many years.
Graveside service 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Valley View Cemetery, Edwardsville, Illinois.
