Gerald Rogers Obituary
Graveside services for Gerald Ray Rogers, 85, of Natchitoches will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Provencal Cemetery with Rev. Paul Grace Officiating. Gerald was born on July 24, 1940, in Weaver, Louisiana to his parents Otto Rogers and Vera Bell Sparks Rogers. He passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Coushatta, Louisiana.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters Shelby Rogers Rholoff and Jervis Elaine Sparks. Left to cherish his memory is wife loving wife of 30 years Sharon Rogers of Natchitoches, LA; nephews, Marvin Moore of Shreveport, LA, Robert Moore of Natchitoches, LA, Troy Moore of Houston, TX, Roger Moore of Grand Rapids, MI, Tony Rholoff of Grand Rapids, MI, and Michael Rholoff of Corpus Christi, TX.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be JT Niette, Jerry Niette, Freddy Sparks, Robert Moore, Johnathan Niette, and Marvin Moore.
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848 Keyser Ave., Natchitoches, LA 71457
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