Green
Rogers confessed Christ during his youth, under the leadership of the Rev. B. F. Martin. Although not actively participating with any religious affiliation, he held strong to his belief in Christ and of his salvation.
Rogers united in holy matrimony to Georgia Isaac and remained united for 46 years until her death.
Rogers was a hard worker and serviceman. He began his work history as a young teen delivering for David’s Drug Store. At the age of 24, he was inducted into the Army Branch of the military and upon completion of his service to his country, he received a Honorable Discharge. Upon his return home, Rogers secured employment with LAAP. He later gained employment and retired after 30 years of service with KCS Railroad.
Rogers was known by many and those who knew him, knew his bark was far worse than his bite. He is missed already by those he loved. Sons, Eddie Green (Felicia), Kevin Green (Kimberly); daughters Annette Jefferson (Maurice), Chaka Green; son-in-law Donald “Bo” Williams; brother-in-law John L. Franklin; forever daughter-in-law Aunah Duncan (Drew); grandson and helper Mario Jefferson; special niece Dianne Hall, 11 grandsons, six granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. Also oldest and dearest cousin Joanna South, nieces and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Interment will be at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday in the chapel at Benevolent Funeral Home.