of Paris, AR
July 9, 1923 - January 21, 2016
J. T. Rogers, 92 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Paris. He was born on July 9, 1923 in Greasy Valley to his parents Albert Nathaniel and Daphne (Kirkland) Rogers. He was a United State Army Veteran of WWII where he worked as a Mechanic and Truck Driver and had a crucial role in building Burma Road in China and was a member of the 1880 Aviation Engineer Battalion. J.T. was the owner and operator of J.T. Rogers Feed, Seed and Fertilizer and was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Paris. J.T. was always known as a wealth of knowledge, friends and family often consulted with him when they had questions regarding genealogy and any other local history facts and he was always an avid letter writer, he often wrote his military buddies and family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Nathaniel and Daphne (Kirkland) Rogers; his wife, Catherine (Appleton) Rogers; one sister, Clarice Redding and two brothers, Ray Rogers and Harold Rogers.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Rogers) Velazquez and husband Rick of Maumelle; his son, James H. ''Jim'' Rogers of Paris; his sister, Rheba Butler of McKinney, Texas; his two brothers, Elmer Rogers of Paris and Bob Rogers of Paris; his grandchildren, Joshua James Rogers and wife Mindee, Tracy Michelle Pool and husband LTC. John Poole, Kara Polk and husand Ryan, Cody James Rogers and wife Kim, Dustin Alford, Lacey Desha Groda and husband Bryan and Jamie C. Rogers and his great-grandchildren, Jordin Hamblin, Aden James Rogers, Cooper Polk, Marin Polk, Britton Poole, Everlye Poole, Madelyn Polk, Malia Polk, Autumn Rogers, Griffin Poole and Lyncoln Groda.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 25, 2016 at First Assembly of God Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Kenny Maness and Rev. Ryan Polk. Burial will follow in Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lee McCaulley, Van Rogers, Dave Owen, Frank Rogers, Ronnie Rogers, Dean Parker, Jack Keith and Jerry Bernard.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Better Years Group at First Assembly of God Church in Paris.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 602, Paris, AR 72855.
May God comfort & guide each of you. Follow the example JT has shown you & you'll see him again one day soon.
so very sorry to hear about your dad jim. dickie & i have you & your family in our thoughts.
Dear Barbara and family,
God Bless you as you gather to talk and remember loving moments with your Dad and grandfather.
I will continue to pray for God's comforting Grace to cover you.
Love you
Judy
I will miss J.T. He was a good Christian man. He can rest now. I am praying for y'all that God get you though this.
With deepest sympathy. We will miss JTand are looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven.
With deepest sympathy, JT and I went way back, he will be dearly missed.
We will miss you, J.T. but rejoicing that you are now out of pain and in the arms of God. Thanks for all the childhood memories - riding in your big truck, feeding the cattle and much conversation about your love of family and your military buddies. You came to our rescue many times when our memory to recall a name, event or date was needed. You were the best!!!
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. His legacy lives on. God bless your family.
Mike and I want to extend our sincere condolences to all the family at this time. He is now with his Maker, rejoicing in Heaven. God's blessings on you all!
To all the family of J.T. we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. J.T. will be missed. On behave of the Paris-Logan County Coal Miners Memorial & Museum , our prayers & thoughts are with the family. We certainly appreciate his support of the miners museum. Have faith that God will see you through this sad time.
Dear Family and Friends:
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you treasure your memories and may God be with you all.
Mickey and Rob Oates
His legacy will live on in the hearts of many. Mr. Rogers will be missed in this world but will await many in the Forever life.
Praying peace and comfort for his family and friends in the coming days.
The Turner Families
Paula Turner-Wiley
Larry and Phyllis Turner
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man.