of Heber Springs, AR
December 24, 1925 - March 4, 2021
John, 95 of Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay AR, formerly of West Memphis, passed away peaceably on March 4th, 2021. He was born December 24, 1925 to George Thomas Rogers and Annie Lou Barnhill Rogers in Louisville MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Martha, seven sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lou Ann Charlton (Dale) of Heber Springs AR, sons Scott Rogers of Memphis TN, Dave Rogers (Carolyn) of Atlanta GA, Steve Rogers of Dothan AL, Bo Jackson of Stuttgart AR, and Jerry Jackson (Katie) of Proctor AR. Grandchildren; Brent Moore (April), Bailey Driver, Derek Jackson, Eric Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Taylor Jackson and Natasha Jackson. Great Grandchildren; Madison(Dillon), Raven, Lainie, Hunter, Ella, Eli, Jace and Easton and Great-great Grandsons; Weston and Jackson. His sister Ginger Rogers Ezelle (Rod) and brother George Rogers (Pat), both of MS.
He met the love if his life, Martha Jackson, in the early 60's at their place of employment at Noland Co in Memphis TN and they married in 1965 (until she was called home in 2018). It was then, that he expanded his family with three more children. He raised them as his own and loved all his children unconditionally. They love him the same, forever. He was a great husband, Dad, Granddad and role model. You never would have met a kinder, gentler man than Johnny. He never said a discouraging word and never met a stranger.
Johnny spent most of his life in retail plumbing supplies in Memphis TN, Longview TX, Batesville Ms, Oxford MS and at one time owning his own business, Superior Supply Co in West Memphis AR.
From 1944 until Honorably discharged in 1946, he served in the Army, 101st Airborne, 327th Glider Infantry earning medals in EAMETO, Good Conduct, WWII Victory and the Purple Heart; Serving in Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe during WWII.
He was a faithful servant of God, serving as Choir Director or in the choir for several churches over the years including Second Baptist and Fellowship Baptist Churches in West Memphis. His last membership was with First Baptist Church. You could always find him at home in his chair reading the bible. He also sang with several Gospel quartets in his earlier years, notably The Ron Blackwood Quartet. He had a bass voice like no other.
Dad will be greatly missed by his family. He had a great life and left a great legacy.
We want to say thank you to the nurses, care givers and staff of Indian Rock Village and Hospice Home Care for taking such good care of "John". IRV...please remember his smile, his antics, his singing and especially his love for everyone of you.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own mask.
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21 Condolence(s)
Tyler Wright
Thursday, December 2, 2021
God Bless you Uncle Johnie. May you rest in peace.
Linda Reisinger
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Lou Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you keep your sweet memories of your Dad close to your heart.
Bo McElya
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Lou, Jerry,and all of the family may God bless and comfort you in your grief. Johnny was a good man and always smiling every time I saw him. I first met him at Superior Supply and he still remembered me when I would see him many years later. So sorry for your loss.
Charlie & Kathy Womble
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Uncle Johnny was one of my favorites and a true gentleman. Charlie and I are sad that we could not be with you all today to celebrate his life and what a life he lived and a legacy he left behind. It was always a highlight of the family reunions to get to spend time with Uncle Johnny. He had a God given talent that he used for God's glory. I asked him at one family reunion if he had a son who looked as much like him as Charlie and he laughed and said "probably not". I made their picture together at every family reunion I was able to attend. Our prayer for the family is that God will provide comfort and give you peace. May you always cherish the memories and time you shared together. God Bless!
Derek Watson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Uncle Johnny, my favorite of all time bass singer. I will always remember going to the gospel sings and hearing him sing with the various quartets he sang with. I know momma is excited to see him again. Only wish I could sing as good as him. I will miss you and can’t wait to see you again. Love You Johnny Mac Rogersâ¤ï¸
BETTYE ROGERS MARINO
Monday, March 8, 2021
PEACE BE WITH YOU
donna kane
Monday, March 8, 2021
Lou and family
I know y’all will miss johnnie. Praying for peace for all of you at this sad time
Donna and Mike
RICKY EUBANKS
Monday, March 8, 2021
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, anything I can do let me know
Ginger Summerlin
Monday, March 8, 2021
I will never forget Uncle Johnny Mac and all the good times when he would visit. He was such a wonderful person and so kind and loving, and man could he sing! I can hear him now singing “The Green Green Grass of Homeâ€. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. We love you Uncle Johnny!
David Marion Charlton
Sunday, March 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and Dale. Dale always spoke highly of Johnie.
Vicki Conner
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Lou - I am so sorry. I know you loved him and respected him and I know he loved y’all too. I know he is with the Lord and your Mom praising God. My prayers are with you all during this time for peace and comfort. Love you - Vic
Carey Lynn Charlton
Sunday, March 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss LouAnn. Your family is in my prayers.
Ron Pressgrove
Sunday, March 7, 2021
I am so glad that Johnny and Martha are together again, there is no more pain. My heart hurts for you but he is better now than he has ever been in his life.
Patrice Richardson
Sunday, March 7, 2021
I loved my Uncle Johnny Mac. He was a beautiful soul and wonderful man. I loved to hear his voice, whether he was speaking, singing, or (my favorite) laughing. I will never forget him. He was kind to everybody he ever met and raised his family to be the same. He had irresistible charm. He will certainly be missed. To his family: please accept my most sincere condolences. Love to all and to you, Uncle Johnny... I will always love and remember you.
Carolyn Watson
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Lou I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know your mom is sitting beside him and they are both smiling down on you. Prayers and hugs for you and my heart will be with you while saying bye to him.🥰
LaDonna and Mike Delee
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Our prayers are with y’all.
Leigh Warren
Sunday, March 7, 2021
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad and grandad! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!!! We love y’all!
Lou
Sunday, March 7, 2021
I will miss you forever and a day Dad, I will love you forever and ever. Sleep peaceably.
Marcia J Nowlin
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Lou Ann, So sorry about your dad.
Cassidee Linville
Saturday, March 6, 2021
So thankful to have known John these past two years. He was a light in the day with his big smile and open arms. He will be deeply missed by all of us at IRV. Thank you for sharing him with us so that we also got to know what a wonderful guy he was! Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Brittany Lathem
Saturday, March 6, 2021
A great man was lost from this earth, but an even greater angel was gained in the angel band. I love ya much Johnny Mack. â¤ï¸