Jerome B. Rogers (CLAXTON, Ga.)

CLAXTON, Ga. - Mr. Jerome B. Rogers, Sr., 88, of Claxton, GA, beloved husband of Dorothy Jordan Rogers for 64 years, entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2008 at his home in Claxton, GA. He was the son of the late James Moore Rogers and Mary Etna Warnell Rogers. He was predeceased by a brother, James Rogers, and a sister, Mary Rogers Jackson. He was born in, and was a current resident, of Claxton, GA. He was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. He was a decorated Army Airborne veteran of World War II. He retired after a long and distinguished career with Georgia-Pacific Corporation. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends and all whose lives he touched. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jerome B. Rogers, Jr., (Becky) of Statesboro, GA, Harry W. Rogers (Sandy) of Blountstown, FL, Ann Rogers Muehl (Wally) of Winston- Salem, NC, and William H. Rogers (Elizabeth) of Martinez, GA. He was also survived by seven grandchildren, Mary Ann Rogers of Statesboro, GA, Kimberly Rogers of Tampa, FL, T.J. Rogers of Blountstown, FL, Will Muehl of Winston- Salem, NC, and Adam, Mary Catherine, and Marisa Rogers of Martinez, GA, in addition to a niece, several nephews, cousins, and one dear cousin, Carolyn Warnell Bryan, of Savannah, Georgia. Also seated with the family will be dear friends Roy and Brenda Rogers. Visitation: Visitation will be Sunday, November 16, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at J. Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home, 513 W. Main St., Claxton, Georgia. Funeral: Graveside Services will be Monday, November 17, 11:00 a.m., at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia with the Elder Jackie Wharam officiating. Pallbearers: Hubert Daniel, Jr., George Pace, Bryan Rogers, Jimmy Sands, Al Templeton, Brooks Warnell. Honorary Pallbearers: The employees and retirees of Georgia Pacific Corporation. Remembrances: Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church of Claxton, GA or The Ogeechee Area Hospice of Statesboro, GA. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 'Our Family Serving Your Family' 'Since 1917' (912) 739-3338 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-November 15, 2008