Obituary of I L Rogers

I L Rogers, 84 year old resident of Fairdealing, MO, departed this life, Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Rogers was born July 19, 1932 in Keiser, AR to the late Robert Lee and Grace Beatrice Black Rogers. I L spent his early years growing up in Osceola, AR. He had retired after more than 30 years working as a Dock Hand for Consolidated Freightways. He was also a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War as a Sgt., and was a life member of the VFW Post 3485. I L spent many hours sharing stories at Patsy’s Restaurant. On March 3, 1956, he was united in marriage to Johnnie Louise Creed, in Osceola, AR. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2006. Also preceding him in death were siblings JR Rogers; Pauline Jeffries; Laverne Jeffries; Charlene Stallings; Faye Wells; and Charles Rogers. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sherry (Dale) Brame of Fairdealing, MO; Donna Sturgeon (Mike Haywood) of Doniphan, MO: 1 son, Jeff (Barbie) Rogers of Fairdealing, MO; 1 brother, Mac Rogers of St. Louis, MO;1 sister Dorothy Mitchell of Marmaduke, Arkansas and 4 grandchildren, Brandon, Raven, and Alex Sturgeon; and Mason Rogers. Funeral services for Mr. Rogers will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Bro. Curtis Crowley officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the Hunt-White Memorial Cemetery.