Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....ROGERS, CECIL F. October 6, 2015
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News Star World - October 08, 2015
CECIL F. ROGERS

Funeral services for Cecil F. "Red" Rogers, 87, of Bernice, LA will be held at 
10:00 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2015 at Evergreen Baptist Church in Bernice, 
Louisiana with Bro. Wayne Sistrunk and Dr. Harvey Hoffman officiating. 
Interment will follow at the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.

Cecil "Red" was born on February 7, 1928 in Union Parish and went to be with 
the Lord on October 6, 2015 in Farmerville, Louisiana following a brief 
illness.

Red was a Godly husband and father, dedicated to his family, friends and 
church. He was a deacon at Evergreen Baptist Church and formerly at Calvary 
Baptist Church of Monroe where he faithfully served his church and community. 
He was an avid outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting, fishing and farming. 
Many family and friends enjoyed the fruits of his labor from that large garden 
each year, freely giving to others. He was a retired electrician and member of 
the IBEW Local 446 since 1948. He was known for his generosity, hard work and 
great sense of humor. He was always forgiving, showing a Christ-like attitude. 
This was Red's life.

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Rogers Johnson, and grandsons 
Mason Gregory Rogers and David Russell Pilgreen; Parents, Sam Rogers and Lola 
Smith Rogers of Bernice; Brothers; Elton Rogers, Elvis Rogers, Bob Rogers, and 
William "Dub" Rogers; Sisters: Madrid "Mack" Rogers Smith, and Helen Rogers 
Malone.

Survivors includes his wife of 68 years, Billie Evelyn Walker Rogers, one 
daughter: Helene Rogers Pilgreen of Calhoun, (Ervin); three sons: Ronnie Rogers 
of West Monroe (Debbie), Dennis E. Rogers of Bernice(Rose), Gregory A. Rogers 
of Cleveland, TX (Laurie). Ten grandchildren: Nathaniel Pilgreen, Crystal 
Thompson Davis, Clint Thompson, Kandi Rogers Nolan, Allan Pilgreen, Terri 
Pilgreen Rogers, Haley Rogers, Collin Rogers, Cortney Rogers, Britney Rogers. 
Great grandchildren: Ashley Pilgreen Green, Caleb Thompson, Connor Davis, Clara 
Davis, Joseph Davis, Chris Nolan, Kalie Nolan, Hallie Rogers, Kathryn Rogers. 
One great great grandchild: Alexia Green; one sister: Annie Jo Rogers Houston 
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Pallbearers will be Ervin Pilgreen, Mike Nolan, Mike Reeves, Jimmy Malone, 
Gerald (Stevie) Rugg, Jon Witherington, Reed Rogers, Aaron Wiggins, Robert 
Britt, Fred Monroe, and Jimmy Rosson.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 
at the church, 1380 Evergreen Road, Bernice, LA.

The family would like to express appreciation to Arbor Rose Assisted Living and 
the entire staff for their special care and concern for our husband and father.

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