Roger Lee Gott was born on September 3, 1955, in Ava, Missouri. He was the youngest of two sons born to Wayne and Betty Ruth (Fleetwood) Gott. Roger was raised in Salem, Missouri and graduated from Salem High School in 1973. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Southwest Missouri State University in 1977. Roger was the devoted father of two children, Lindsey and Nathan. He thoroughly enjoyed his role being a grandfather to Darci, Ruby, Tate, and Tucker. He adored Laura Parker and