Lester Rogers Obituary

Lester Jim Rogers

CALEDONIA: Lester Jim Rogers age 86 of Caledonia, Ohio, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at the Marion General Hospital.

He was born August 22, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Price N. and Hazel (Malary) Rogers. Lester was twice married, first to Mabel Brocklesby who preceded him in death and then to Jane E. Miller who survives.

Lester was retired as a farmer. He also was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Lester leaves behind his wife and a daughter, Judy (Doug) Parker of Swanton, Ohio; five step-children and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; Erin (David) Boyd and their two children, Kaleigh and Alizay, and Corinne (Nick) Gilliam and their two children, Jaxon and Henlie. Besides his parents and his first wife, Lester was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbi Rogers and a son, Lester J. Rogers, Jr.

There will be a Graveside Service for Lester on Thursday October 31, 2013 at the Claridon Cemetery in Claridon, Ohio at 1:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Pastor Tom Orr. Burial will follow the graveside. There will be no calling hours observed.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the 1st. Consolidated Fire Department of Calidonia, Ohio.

On line condolences to the family can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.

Published by Marion Star from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2013.
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Judy, so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Sue and Keith Peppard

November 3, 2013

Judy, Corrine, & Families, so sorry for
your lose, our prayers are with you.

Joe & Marti Hamilton

October 31, 2013

Jane and family i am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. I will miss him. Bless him

Binky Lyon

October 30, 2013

Jane, will miss Jim very much. A great Neighbor. Gary and Debby Vance

October 29, 2013

Judy and Family: So sad to here about Jim. I have such great memories as a child at your farm; feeding lambs and always had good food and much fun! You are in my prayers. My love, Penny

October 29, 2013

Judy, Erin, Corrine & families: We are saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.

Dan & Linda Russell

October 29, 2013

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