Maurice Allen Root II Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-09-24T21:00:00
End: 2024-09-24T23:00:00
Location: Riemann Family Funeral Home - Gulfport

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maurice Allen Root II of Gulfport, Mississippi, born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on September 19, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maurice Allen Root II to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Maurice A. Root and Viola M. Root; and his siblings, Maurene M. Fish and Burgess Root. He is survived by: his wife Janet D. Root; his children, Karena M. Kerner-Gagnon (Rich) and Alison L. Burleson (Rickey); his siblings, Janece Hall and Wayne Root (Loretta); and his grandchildren, River T. Kerner and Dylan L. Burleson.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Lymphoma Foundation of America, or the Masonic Home for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Inc

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Sep 24

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Riemann Family Funeral Home - Gulfport
11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

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Sep 24

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Riemann Family Funeral Home - Gulfport
11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

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