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Wayne Rogers, 79, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Memorial services will be at 10:00 am Friday at First Baptist Church sanctuary, 1208 S. Tyler St. with Dr. Howard Batson officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery in the Garden of the Four Chaplains. Wayne was born December 14, 1938, to William Clarence (Preach) and Nannie Lou Rogers in Leonard, TX. Wayne joined First Baptist Church 73 years ago when he was six years old. Over the years, he was active in many church ministries and served as a deacon for almost 50 years. He was a member of the Carter Kelly Sunday School Class. He graduated from Amarillo High School and West Texas State College. Wayne was a self-employed accountant working until the day he died. He previously worked for H.V. Robertson and Tom Upchurch Law Firm. Wayne was a member and served as president of the South Amarillo Kiwanis Club. He founded the association for Woodlands Condominiums in Red River, NM, and served as the association president since 1984. He was an officer of the AHS Alumni Association. Wayne was a member of the Model A Club of America. He enjoyed "putting" in parades and around town in his 1929 Model A. He was preceded in death by his parents and many uncles and aunts. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lana Sue Rogers; a daughter, Keri Mize and husband Chuck of Huntsville; a sister, Velda Rickstrew and husband Emerson of Colleyville and their children Scott and Christy; many cousins; and his beloved Yorkie, Benji. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79101 or the Amarillo High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Soapy Sudbury, 2621 Mockingbird Lane, Amarillo, TX 79109. Please sign our online guestbook at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.
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I could be Wayne's longest customer having started with Cliff and then being serviced by Wayne throughout his career. We loved you more and more as time went by - Dory and Marti Funk
Dory Funk
September 28, 2018
I served in TAFTS with Wayne years ago, He will be missed.I am so sorry for the families loss.
MARGARET DARNELL
September 14, 2018
To Lana Rogers & Family
I worked for Wayne going to College. Enjoyed working with him and knowing Lana. Sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Dorothy Maples
September 10, 2018
Sincere condolences to Wayne's family. He will missed by all.
Shanny Dow
Shanny Dow
September 10, 2018
I was Wayne's first client and oldest in terms of how long he did my bookkeeping. I shall miss him.
Herb Sutton
Herb Sutton
September 9, 2018
Much love & friendship to you always, Reba Jo Fleming
Reba Jo Fleming
September 7, 2018
I treasure the years of friendship with Wayne, Lana and Keri and the years of service in First Baptist Church. May our Hope of Eternity with Jesus sustain you and give you Peace. Love and prayers! LaVerne Garrett and family
LaVerne Garrett
September 6, 2018
Praying for you and your family.
Stan and Kae Rae Austin
September 6, 2018
I worked for Wayne for many years. I am heartbroken and will surely miss him
Ginny Boggs
September 6, 2018
Thinking of you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss. May The Spirit of the Lord surround you and His peace be with you.
Alvin Stamps
September 6, 2018
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