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ROGERS, JIMMIE DARREL
Trenton - Jimmie Darrel Rogers of Trenton, FL passed away the evening of April 5th; due to complications from COPD. He was born in Salem Kentucky May 26th, 1939 to Christine Croft Rogers and Earl Rogers. He grew up and spent most of his life in Evansville, Indiana. He joined the army in 1958 and was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas as well as Ft. Sherman where he was a missile technician while stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. After his discharge he relocated to Tallahassee, Florida to attend Florida State University and pursue his passion for photography. While in school he worked at a local newspaper as a photographer. When he returned to Indiana he worked at several commercial photography studios. He eventually opened his own studio "Creative Eye Photography" in Evansville, IN until he retired to Florida in 1999.
He is the only son of Christine Croft-Schele and stepdad Charles Schele. Jim is survived by his 4 children and two grandchildren; daughters Shannon Silcox, her husband Jerome Silcox; Stacey Hoyt, her husband Terry Hoyt; son Scott Rogers, his wife Angie Rogers and son Brandon Rogers; grandson Chaly Rogers and granddaughter Nicole Rogers. He is also survived by a previous stepdaughter Stephanie Kiefer.
Jim requested his ashes be sprinkled in the waters at Cedar Key, Florida. He requested no formal service.
For more information contact Shannon Silcox at 352-472-2969.
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Thank you for your kind words Mr. Brantley. We miss my dad very much and your rememberance is so thoughtful.
Blessings to you and your family as well.
Stacey Hoyt
September 2, 2013
My Dad and I had the privilege of visiting with Jimmie on numerous occasions (since July 12') and it was our pleasure. Jimmie was so kind to our family and brother (Buddy) during the week they shared the room. We're so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Jim Brantley
August 28, 2013
Thank You Cindy for remembering my dad and family.
Stacey Hoyt
April 22, 2013
Stacey and Shannon you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Louis
April 21, 2013
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