of Fayetteville, AR
April 15, 1925 - March 7, 2024
Elmer Edwin Rogers, 98 years and 11 months, known as ''Big Daddy'', peacefully entered his brand new heavenly home early Thursday morning from the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
He was born to Albert and Daphene Rogers at Greasy Valley near Paris on April 15, 1925. He married the love of his life, Willene Appleton and celebrated 66 years together. Elmer enlisted in the Army on October 25, 1945 and served our country in WWII by traveling to Okinawa, Japan. He spent most of his life operating a body shop and salvage yard in Paris. Eighteen years was spent in the same location as his father and brother on South Elm Street.
Elmer loved and served the Lord faithfully. He was a member of the Paris First Assembly of God Church.
He served in the Mission Field work with many trips to Mexico, building churches, schools and orphanages. He also served in the building of the Roseville Assembly of God Church near Ozark.
Elmer enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, dominoes, crossword puzzles, piecing puzzles and solitare. He loved spending time with his family.
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Willene; daughter, Yvonne; brothers, Ray, J.T. and Harold Rogers and his sisters, Clarice ''Sis'' Redding Price and Reba Butler.
His is survived by his daughter, Paula McCaulley and husband, Fred; brother, Bob Rogers; grandchildren, Dean Parker and wife, Danys, Stacy Marry and husband, Peter, Jennifer Owen and husband, Dave and Lee McCaulley and wife, Heather. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, Dr. Abby Parker, Zoey Marry, Haley Owen Yeakley and husband, Nick, Riley Owen, Brady Owen, Caden McCaulley and Addison McCaulley and one great-great granddaughter, Lauren Yeakley.
A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 at First Assembly of God in Paris officiated by Rev. Darren Overton. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dave Owen, Brady Owen, Caden McCaulley, Larry Shamblin, Van Rogers and Dustin Alford.
Honorary pallbearers will be, Jimmy Rogers, Marvin Wiggins, Charlie Knoles, Larry Hutchinson, Larry White, Ronnie Rogers, Frank Rogers, Kenny Kiefer, Rick Valesquez and James Sidwell.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 14799632733.
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19 Condolence(s)
Kayla grimes
Monday, March 11, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear about Elmer my prayers and thoughts and love goes out to his family
Mikel Dede Pettigrew
Monday, March 11, 2024
So sorry . Will be praying for family love all of you
Sue Reames
Sunday, March 10, 2024
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of loss. I spent many Sunday afternoons visiting Yvonne and your family in my childhood. They are some of my fondest memories. Your parents were wonderful people and raised two wonderful daughters.
Bill and Pam Beeler-Culver
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Paula, Fred and family, so sorry for the loss of your daddy. Heaven gets sweeter and the old song of being "homesick to go" becomes more personal. We love y'all and pray for GOD'S loving arms to surround y'all during this difficult time.
Debra Hixson
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paula and family.... my heart goes out to you at this time. I know it's difficult and joyful at the same time to relive the many years of happy memories. But God is with you... holding you tightly in his arms. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be.
Jewell white
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paula and the Rogers family, I’m sorry for your loss and my love and prayers are with your family. He was a man who lived life to the fullest in many interest. I always enjoyed visiting and getting his coffee while we were eating at same table at Senior Center.
Jenny Horn
Saturday, March 9, 2024
RIP. You will be remembered through your wonderful family that you taught to love well.
June Hilbreath
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Praying that God will give you comfort and peace at this time with many cherished memories of Big Daddy.
Scott Spruell
Saturday, March 9, 2024
I am truly sorry for your loss. What a great life and legacy he leaves behind
Carl and Molly Campbell
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paula and family. So sorry and prayers for the family. Miss you.
David Wright
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Prayers for your family! He was good Christian man.
Mike McCombs
Saturday, March 9, 2024
We are very sorry to hear about your dad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Alice and Mike McCombs
Roxanne Crawford
Saturday, March 9, 2024
We are praying for y'all at this time of passing, He, is going to get his Heavenly Reward.
God bless all of you.
Valerie Andrews
Saturday, March 9, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family.
Mary Garren Spessard
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paula and family, I am so sorry to hear about your father passing. My prayers are with you.
Natalie Daugherty
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paula,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Natalie Daugherty
Linda Moore Green
Friday, March 8, 2024
Paula , l am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad ..you were blessed with a great dad...may God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time ..
Linda Green
Neal Wade
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rogers Family
You all are In our thoughts and prayers
We love you all!
Neal and Tamara Wade
Deborah and Bill Mikles
Thursday, March 7, 2024
We are very sorry to hear about Elmer passing.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Love,Debbie and Bill