Feb 7, 1950 - Oct 31, 2016
Dear Brenda and Family, I am so very sorry ,Jim was an extremely wonderful man. He was so very proud of his family. And he cared so much about everyone he ever met. Please know you are in my prayers.
Charlene Shahan
November 02, 2016 | Kirksville, MO
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Carol Baum
November 02, 2016 | Denver, CO
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Hope Marino
November 01, 2016 | Macon, MO
I was one of the original basketball players on that KHS team that he started with help of Title 9. I remember those days like yesterday. Great times. Great Coach.
Sorry for your loss!
Cathy Minor Brumitt
November 01, 2016 | Cape Girardeau, MO
I was so very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I remember him from Leonard, and just pray God's comfort to all of his family.
LaWanda Carpenter Roudebush, Davenport, Iowa
November 01, 2016
Brenda, I wish I could be with you now but please know you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love....
Pat Hall McCain
November 01, 2016 | Roanoke, AL
Dear Brenda --In 1973, when Jim's Dad was ill --- I finished out the school year filling in for Irene with her 3rd/4th grade class at the Leonard Elementary School while she was seeing to her husband. Then was so happy to meet you, Brenda, and Jim when Barb Blaine got many of us "young couples" together in Leonard a bit later in the 70's. Even though we moved from the Leonard area - I always appreciated your friendship - and just wanted you to know that Gordon and I are thinking of you, the...
Karen Hendricker
November 01, 2016 | Shelbyville, MO
Jordan - So sorry to learn of your father's passing. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Shari Fix
November 01, 2016 | Thomasville, GA
Brenda I'm so sorry to hear about Jim. I wish I could be there to return the hug you gave me at Greg's service, Since I've known you since you were a little girl and you and Doug were good friends and my neighbor I feel like you are almost my girl too. Prayers for all your family and you. God will take care of you. Blessing and healing for all of you.
Jean Boze
October 31, 2016 | Bevier, MO
JAMES "JIM" CLIFTON ROGERSJames "Jim" Clifton Rogers, age 66, of Leonard, MO, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016, at the Samaritan Memorial Hospital, in Macon, MO.Jim was born on February 7, 1950, the son of Clifton Arvie Rogers and Edna Irene Manuel. He was united in marriage to Brenda Jo Formento on October 25, 1975 at the First Baptist Church in Macon, MO, recently celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary. She survives.Jim is also survived by his two daughters, Jaime Williams and husband Donny of Leonard, MO, and Jordan Force and husband Laden of Leonard, MO; grandchildren, Augustine "Gus" James, Ava Jo, and Domenic Williams; and Stone and James "Wilder" Force; one sister, Sharon Almquist and husband Doug of Fremont, NE; one brother-in-law, Rick Formento of St. Joseph, MO; nieces, a nephew, and great nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Karen Jones.He attended elementary school in Leonard and was a member of the 1968 graduating class of North Shelby. After graduating from Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville, MO, he was a teacher and coach, starting the first girls' basketball program at Kirksville High School. He was looking forward to retiring this winter after working in sales for GEA Farm Technologies (Westfalia-Surge) for 33 years. Jim could be seen on the sidelines of most any sport supporting all Raider athletes, pushing strollers and playing with kids in his community, or on his morning route of caring for his Leonard stray kitties and dogs. One of his most treasured titles was "Papa Jim" to his grandkids, but there were many others that also called him by that name. Most of all, he adored his girls and would do anything for them.Jim belonged to the Leonard Christian Church, the Village of Leonard Board, and was Treasurer of the Leonard Cemetery. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outside, coaching youth basketball, attending his morning coffee visits at the Fest Hall and the One Stop, and watching or doing almost anything with his grandkids. Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the Leonard Christian Church, in Leonard, MO. Visitation services will be held Wednesday evening, November 2, 2016, from 4pm to 8pm at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO. Memorials may be made to Field of Dreams Rescue and the Leonard Playground Fund.
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