A memorial service will be held at a later date for Stephen Henry DeGrasse, 61, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. DeGrasse died 11:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home.

Mr. DeGrasse was born October 5, 1952 at Gloucester, Massachusetts to Harry DeGrasse and Margaret Louise Hopkins DeGrasse. He was employed by Ed Duke as a carpenter and had been an automobile mechanic and handyman.

He is survived by two children, Amber Lynn Fernandes, husband, Steve and Stephen Henry DeGrasse, II; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; his parents, Harry and Margaret DeGrasse, LaVerne, California; one sister, Lynda Sims, husband, Jeff, LaVerne, California; and two nephews.

One brother, Jeffrey Robert DeGrasse, precede him in death.