James Robert Rogers

Personal and Family Information

James was born on 27 Apr 1927 in Dallas County, Arkansas, the son of unknown parents.

He died on 25 Jan 2017 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

His wife was Mildred Butler, who he married on 6 SEP 1952 in Arkansas. Their only known child was Debra (1956-?).

Events

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Mildred Butler Rogers, age 92, of El Dorado went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, being peacefully and lovingly cared for by the staff of John R. Williamson Hospice House.

Mildred Butler Rogers was born on December 21, 1929 in Sparkman, Ar. She was the daughter of Willie and Hazel Campbell Butler.

She graduated from Sparkman High School in 1947 and then attended Draughons School of Business in Little Rock in 1947 and 1948. She married James Robert Rogers on September 6, 1952.

She was retired from Wheeling Pipeline and Lion Oil Company in El Dorado. She had been a member of the Vantrease Church since 1956 and a New Church Charter member of St. Mark United Methodist Church of El Dorado. She was a member of the Rebecca Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women and the El Dorado Desk and Derrick Club. She loved and adored her church family.

Mildred grew up on the family farm in Sparkman where she started picking cotton at the age of five. Some of her proudest accomplishments are a testament of who she was, a selfless woman. After her husband Robert returned from serving in the army, she worked and put him through college. She was also so happy to put all three of her children through the University of Arkansas so that they could graduate debt free. Even though she worked full time her family always came first. Her greatest strength was showing her love. She loved sending and receiving Christmas cards and catching up with family and friends on the phone.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James R. Rogers, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie Butler, two sisters, Evelyn Welch and Helen Groce, and her brother William Arthur Butler.

She is survived by one daughter, Debra Flynt (Rick) of Fayetteville and two sons, Steve Rogers (Lisa) of El Dorado, and Bob Rogers (Maria) of Conway. Her grandchildren, Callie Flynt of Fayetteville, Laura Rogers of Camden, Leslie Rogers of Dallas, TX, Lacey Rogers of Los Angeles, CA, Allie Rogers and Andrew Rogers of Conway, Andy Turner (Chesley) of El Dorado, Julee Turner of Arkadelphia and one great granddaughter Preslee Turner of Arkadelphia. She is also survived by her best friend Barbara Rogers. The family would like to thank Marie Hyatt who so lovingly and patiently cared for Mildred for 20 years and then she was recently blessed with another devoted caregiver Debbie Turner.

Services will be held Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Mark Methodist Church with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 am at the church.

She loved her many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Mark Methodist Church, 2010 W. Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730

James Robert Rogers "Bob", passed away January 25, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. He was born April 27, 1927, at Willow, AR, the son of Thomas Alexander Rogers and Laura Bailey Rogers. Bob graduated from Carthage High School in 1945. He served in the United States Air Force and Army at the end of World War II and during the Korean War. Bob retired from Murphy Oil Corp. in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and enjoyed being part of a church family and serving in many different areas. One of the areas many years ago, was working with scouts by taking them camping and fishing.

He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and enjoyed being part of a church family and serving in many different areas. Another was cooking for the Methodist Men's get togethers. He also enjoyed being a part of the Men's Bible Class.

Fishing and hunting were one of his many passions, as well as helping his children with different work projects. His summer search for fresh produce was well known. Bob enjoyed many family trips and vacations, camping, beach, lake, farm and family reunions just to name a few.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rogers; two sisters, Earnestine Mellas and Ivy Johnson; and one brother, Troy Rogers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mildred Butler Rogers of El Dorado, one daughter, Debra Flynt (Rick) of Fayetteville, AR; two sons, Steve Rogers (Lisa) and Bob Rogers (Maria) of El Dorado, AR; seven grandchildren, Callie Flynt, Laura Rogers, Leslie Rogers, Lacey Rogers, Allie Rogers, Andrew Rogers, and Andy Turner; one great granddaughter, Preslee Turner; and loved his many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 2010 W. Hillsboro St., El Dorado, AR 71730.