of Bee Branch, AR
July 28, 1940 - April 22, 2019
Billy Paul Rogers passed from this life on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 78 after a long battle with lung disease and leukemia. He was born on July 28, 1940 in Conway Arkansas to the late Lyda (Bittick)Rogers and Stacy Rogers.
Billy Paul lived life to the fullest enjoying every minute. He was a hard worker and spent most of his adult life as a mechanic in Damascus AR. Over the years Billy had many hobbies to occupy his time. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, drag racing, rodeoing, 4-wheeling, vacationing to Colorado, woodworking, but his favorite past time was coon hunting. He took this sport seriously and proved he was the best by winning the UKC State Championship in 1986 and the PKC National Championship in 1992. He was a natural at training dogs and many hunters sought advice and guidance from him. Bill was a great storyteller and enjoyed meeting with friends at Snappy's for morning coffee.
Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy (Edwards) Rogers, daughter Christy Turner ( Jesse ), son Lance Paul Rogers of Fayetteville and grandson Jedidiah Colton Turner of Bee Branch AR. Billy is also survived by his brothers Glen Dale Rogers (Charlotte)of Damascus,AR and Jerry Wayne Rogers (Suzanne) of Conway,AR and a host of dear family and friends.
There will be a celebration of Billy Paul Rogers' life on Thursday evening ,April 25th at 6:00pm at Rabbit Ridge Farms event center, 484 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch,AR.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roller - McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
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16 Condolence(s)
Mary Gibson
Friday, April 26, 2019
Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you peace.
Kelly Harper
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Sorry Pat Billy Paul was a great guy
Geraldine (Payne) Valentine
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss. Bill always had a smile on his face and I always loved and enjoyed talking to you and him. Know that God Loves you and so do I. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy Ray Vaughn
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Sorry for your loss sending prayer had some fun time with him R.I.P. my friend
Jodi Hall Damesworth
Thursday, April 25, 2019
I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss, my prayers are with you!
Rusty & Lori Meazle & Louise Gardner
Thursday, April 25, 2019
We are so very sorry to hear about Billy Paul. We will be in prayer for peace and comfort for you all.
Dena Rae Riddle Tumbleson
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Pat, I’m so sorry about Billy Paul I pray that Jesus wraps his arms around you with his love and your children that your be okay. I’m sorry I can’t be there I’m in rehab because I fell but know your in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Thursday, April 25, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you always
Keith Brown
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Pat, Christy, and Lance sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine Damascus without Billy Paul. He kept people for many years driving straight down the road, with a smile on their face. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. I am glad and thankful for his life. Love y'all and am thankful for the memories.
Connie (Cauley)Spiller
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Pat and family, May God give you each the strength and comfort you need in this time. I never saw Billy Paul when he wasn't enjoying life. Memories are precious I know, so share yours with each other.
Gary Barnes
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Met him when Jimmy Don Bradford and myself were hauling gas.
Mitch Pennington
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
I a so sorry about your loss. Billy Paul was a great friend and always had a smile on his face and a great coon hunting story. I met him as a young man, he let me have one of the best coon dogs I've ever owned, Eagle's Tray. He will be dearly missed. Prayers for the family.
Owen Yandell
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Pat, I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Billy Paul. I always considered him a great friend.
Barry McKewen
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
So sorry for the loss of Billy Paul , he was a good friend of mine and a highly respected coon hunter . I will miss him calling me every year about coon hunting on the White River Refuge .
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Families: we are so sorry for your loss, not really a loss but Heaven’s gain. Our prayers are with all of you during this time. So well known a great man. He leaves behind a great legacy and lots of memories. God bless all of you.
Shelly (Hall) Quattlebaum
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Pat, Christy, and Lance,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Billy Paul. We will miss him and miss running into him around Uncle Dan's place. He always had a smile on his face. He was so good to Coffee Dan and Grandma Nell and I will never forget his kindness towards them.
Mike, Shelly, and April Quattlebaum