James T. Rogers, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Benton, IL, the son of William Ransom Rogers and Mabel Melissa (McGuire) Rogers. He married Esther M. Bell on May 16, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2020. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jim retired from Firestone in 1993 after 33 years of service. He attended GT Church in Decatur.
Jim loved to be with his wife Esther and his family more than anything else. His friends and family could always count on him to be there in time of need. He enjoyed watching the Bears, Cardinals and Fighting Illini and keeping his yard and cars in tip top shape.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother: Bud Rogers.
Jim will be laid to rest in North Fork Cemetery.
Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Benton, IL, the son of William Ransom Rogers and Mabel Melissa (McGuire) Rogers. He married Esther M. Bell on May 16, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2020. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jim retired from Firestone in 1993 after 33 years of service. He attended GT Church in Decatur.
Jim loved to be with his wife Esther and his family more than anything else. His friends and family could always count on him to be there in time of need. He enjoyed watching the Bears, Cardinals and Fighting Illini and keeping his yard and cars in tip top shape.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother: Bud Rogers.
Jim will be laid to rest in North Fork Cemetery.
James T. Rogers, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Benton, IL, the son of William Ransom Rogers and Mabel Melissa (McGuire) Rogers. He married Esther M. Bell on May 16, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2020. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jim retired from Firestone in 1993 after 33 years of service. He attended GT Church in Decatur.
Jim loved to be with his wife Esther and his family more than anything else. His friends and family could always count on him to be there in time of need. He enjoyed watching the Bears, Cardinals and Fighting Illini and keeping his yard and cars in tip top shape.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother: Bud Rogers.
Jim will be laid to rest in North Fork Cemetery.
Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Benton, IL, the son of William Ransom Rogers and Mabel Melissa (McGuire) Rogers. He married Esther M. Bell on May 16, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2020. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jim retired from Firestone in 1993 after 33 years of service. He attended GT Church in Decatur.
Jim loved to be with his wife Esther and his family more than anything else. His friends and family could always count on him to be there in time of need. He enjoyed watching the Bears, Cardinals and Fighting Illini and keeping his yard and cars in tip top shape.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother: Bud Rogers.
Jim will be laid to rest in North Fork Cemetery.
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