James Donald Rogers Sr.

James Donald Rogers Sr. obituary, Bremen, GA

James Donald Rogers Sr.

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James Rogers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hightower Funeral Home - Bremen on Nov. 28, 2025.

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James Donald (Donnie) Rogers, Sr. passed away on November 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 26, 1930, the son of the late Margie Lee Jones Rogers. He was the owner of Thriftown Grocery Store, a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church, and he served in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janelle Pollard Rogers, and a brother, Bob Rogers.
Survivors include his children, Jimmy Rogers (Lynn) of Bremen, Ellen Hope (Bob) of Watkinsville, Johnny Rogers of Bremen, and Leigh Spooner of Bremen; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm at the funeral home.
Services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:00 pm from the Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Rev. Duane McManus and Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Jay Rogers, JoRyan Rogers, Robbie Hope, Richard Spooner, Brad Camp and Joe Johnson will serve as pallbearers.
Interment will follow at Bremen City Cemetery.
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Dec

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hightower Funeral Home

318 Gordon Street, Bremen, GA 30110

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Dec

3

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Chapel Hightower Funeral Home

318 Gordon Street, Bremen, GA 30110

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