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Obituary for Lessie Floyd Rogers
Lessie Floyd Rogers was born on December 5, 1925 to the late James and Cecelia Rogers in Daleville, Alabama. On Friday, December 8, 2017, he passed away quietly in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Lessie was married to Irene Louise Rogers on September 26, 1945 and to this union seven children were born four daughters and three sons. They were happily married for over 72 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Lessie was baptized by Bro. John Henry Clay at a tent meeting in Enterprise, Alabama. He was a faithful member at the Adams Street Church of Christ, Enterprise, Alabama for many years. He was always seeking to bring lost souls to Christ. Lessie served as a Teacher, Van Driver, Trustee, Song Leader and an Elder at the Adams Street Church of Christ. He was an advocate for Christian Education and was a supporter of Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, Texas for many years. In 2010, he received an award from Governor Bob Riley of Alabama for his dedication and support for Christian Education. During the last ten years of his life he and his wife (Irene) moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida to be cared for by their daughter, Annette Rogers Calfee. During these years, he moved his membership to the Northside Church of Christ, Jacksonville, Florida where he was a faithful member until his illness.
Lessie worked as an auto-body repair technician for several car dealerships, and professional body shops. He was also a co-owner of The Professional Body Shop of Enterprise, Alabama for many years. He truly enjoyed his profession. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as meeting new people.
Lessie is survived by his wife of 72 years, Irene Louise McCray Rogers; four daughters, Annette Rogers Calfee of Fernandina Beach, FL, Alice Rogers Caldwell of Fernandina Beach, FL, Diana Rogers Henderson of Orlando, FL and Janie Rogers Harris (Martin) of Huntsville, AL; three sons, Leslie Rogers, Jr. of Edgewood, Maryland, Luke Rogers (Virginia) of Jacksonville, FL and Craig Rogers of Montgomery, AL; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Rogers of Enterprise, AL; one sister, Earnestine Rogers Harley of Enterprise, AL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the Northside Church of Christ 4736 Avenue B. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209. The visitation will be 10:00 am 11:00 am , Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the Northside Church of Christ 4736 Avenue B. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209. Interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Enterprise, Alabama. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of FUNERALS BY T. S.WARDEN, Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main St. Jacksonville, FL 765-1234
Lessie was baptized by Bro. John Henry Clay at a tent meeting in Enterprise, Alabama. He was a faithful member at the Adams Street Church of Christ, Enterprise, Alabama for many years. He was always seeking to bring lost souls to Christ. Lessie served as a Teacher, Van Driver, Trustee, Song Leader and an Elder at the Adams Street Church of Christ. He was an advocate for Christian Education and was a supporter of Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, Texas for many years. In 2010, he received an award from Governor Bob Riley of Alabama for his dedication and support for Christian Education. During the last ten years of his life he and his wife (Irene) moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida to be cared for by their daughter, Annette Rogers Calfee. During these years, he moved his membership to the Northside Church of Christ, Jacksonville, Florida where he was a faithful member until his illness.
Lessie worked as an auto-body repair technician for several car dealerships, and professional body shops. He was also a co-owner of The Professional Body Shop of Enterprise, Alabama for many years. He truly enjoyed his profession. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as meeting new people.
Lessie is survived by his wife of 72 years, Irene Louise McCray Rogers; four daughters, Annette Rogers Calfee of Fernandina Beach, FL, Alice Rogers Caldwell of Fernandina Beach, FL, Diana Rogers Henderson of Orlando, FL and Janie Rogers Harris (Martin) of Huntsville, AL; three sons, Leslie Rogers, Jr. of Edgewood, Maryland, Luke Rogers (Virginia) of Jacksonville, FL and Craig Rogers of Montgomery, AL; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Rogers of Enterprise, AL; one sister, Earnestine Rogers Harley of Enterprise, AL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the Northside Church of Christ 4736 Avenue B. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209. The visitation will be 10:00 am 11:00 am , Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the Northside Church of Christ 4736 Avenue B. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209. Interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Enterprise, Alabama. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of FUNERALS BY T. S.WARDEN, Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main St. Jacksonville, FL 765-1234
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