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Mike Rogers Obituary
Mike Rogers, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away July 23, 2016. He was born December 20, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late George Ervin and Martha Geraldine (Scroggin) Rogers. Mike was a member of South Winnfield Baptist Church in Winnfield, Louisiana, and attended Lake Valley Community Church in Hot Springs.
Mike graduated from Saline High School in Saline, Louisiana in 1964. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology from Northwestern State University in 1970. He was also a member of Louisiana National Guard. Mike worked his entire career in forest products, retiring in 2010 from Temple-Inland Corporation as complex manager.
Mike married his soulmate, Brenda Temple Rogers on June 23, 1967. They spent the most wonderful 49 years together and enjoyed traveling on cruises with friends from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and corvettes. Mike and Brenda moved to Hot Springs in 2013 and were welcomed with open arms. He loved spending time on Lake Hamilton with his son, Keith Rogers, who both loved cheering for the LSU Tigers and especially their beloved New Orleans Saints (Who Dat). Mike was loved by all for his kind spirit and warm heart. He was the best Husband, Daddy, and Best Friend a wife and son could ever ask for. Mike will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Rogers; son, Keith Rogers (Sylvia Hickey) of Hot Springs; brother, George Rogers of Asheville, NC; sister, Beth Howard (John) of Framingham, MA; nephews, Mickey Usrey (Brenda) of Louisiana, Johnny Howard (Denise) of Massachusetts, Kent Rogers (Kim) of Utah; nieces, Vickie Stewart (Rob) of New Hampshire and Sharon McQuire (Ken) of Alabama.
Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Mike's life will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Valley Community Church with Pastor Lamar Trieschmann officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Skip Smith, Max Daughtry, Johnny Brister, Tommy Smith, William Brit, and Lewis Fussell. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Dale Usrey, George Rogers, Mickey Dale Usrey, Todd Robinson, Lynn Leonne, Johnny Howard, Kent Rogers, and John Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Valley Community Church.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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Stacy Howell
August 25, 2016
Brenda, So sorry for your loss, prayers are with you.
Sharon Lyles
July 27, 2016
Brenda,
So sorry for your loss. May
God give you peace, and may He comfort you during this difficult time. Will continue to pray for you and your family!
Sharon Bartlett Lyles
Hilda Keene-Husbands
July 27, 2016
Brenda and Keith , Sorry for your lost and remembering the good times we had and praying for you during this time . Love Hilda
Johnnie Ross
July 26, 2016
God is good all the time. I thank him for allowing Mike to be a part of my life. His kindness will never be forgotten. He was a blessing for me and my family. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "To God Be The Glory"
Neva Barr
July 26, 2016
Brenda, Keith....we grieve with you in your loss of Mike. We stand with you, trusting God for your every need and ask Him to comfort you in the days ahead.
Loving thoughts, prayers, and sympathy,
Neva {Adams} Barr, Winnfield, Paige Adams Wood, Campti, and Lori Gorham Rials, W. Monroe.
We love you!!
Amber Dickerson
July 25, 2016
Prayers for the family.
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