Roy Rogers Jr.

On Tues., Nov. 23, 2010, Roy Rogers died after suffering a fall in his home. Roy D Rogers, Jr was born in Wilburton, OK on Dec. 4, 1928 to Estie Pearl (Cantrell) &Roy D Rog-ers Sr. He was the first of three children born, including a brother, Gene, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and a sister, Mildred (Wright), deceased. He lived all his life in Wilburton until the age of 18, when he married Emo Jean Burger on Sept. 7, 1947, and the two of them settled in Carlsbad, NM. They lived in Carlsbad for 18 months while Roy worked in the coal mines. They then moved back to OK, settling in OKC, where he found a job working for his uncle in a gas station. Later he went to work for Bond Bread as a driver. ln 1952 he went to work for Lee Way and later for Trans-Con Truck Lines. In 1968 he went to work for Sirloin Stockade and Billie Lee Pies, eventually becoming an executive in purchasing for the company. He became certified to fly a twin engine plane, which he enjoyed greatly. During a transition in his life, due to health problems, he formed his company, Quality Floor Service, which he sold in 1997 and retired. They lived in OKC until 1997, when they moved to Edmond to be closer to family. Roy and Emo Jean were the proud parents of three children: Roy Brent, of Newalla; Debra and husband, Kerry Waddell; and Sharon Gay; of Edmond. They had 6 grandsons and 2 granddaughters: Tyrel Rogers and wife, Alecia; Chris Jarred Wride; Heath Rogers and wife, Heather; Shaunna Wride and husband, David Kennedy; Jarred Wride; Jason Gay; Brant Rogers; and Shannon Gay. They had 6 great-grandchildren: Parker Ken-nedy, Trevor Rogers, Natalie Rogers, Brandon Rogers, Cooper Kennedy and Taylor Rogers. In 2004 Roy lost the love of his life after 57 years of marriage. He leaves behind his children, a brother, a brother-in-law, 2 sisters-in-law, cousins and many nieces and nephews. Family, friendships and his church were the most important things in Roy's life. He was always available to help anyone in need, and giving to others was especially important to him. He always tried to be a good role model to his children and grandchildren and thought working was a virtue to be encouraged. Services are 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at First Presbyterian Church, with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memory Gardens. Viewing will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are under direction of Matthews Funeral Home - Edmond.