Jefferson Franklin Rogers, 78, of Greenville passed away November 6, 2010 in McKinney. Services will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Hailes officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday at Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Oklahoma. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Rogers was born October 16, 1932 in Dumas, Arkansas to Roy Jefferson and Veatrue Beatty Rogers. On September 4, 1976, in Hobart, Oklahoma, he married Glenda Howl. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union #20. Mr. Rogers was a member of Park Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of Greenville; son Jefferson Rogers of West Hollywood, California; daughters Kim Rogers of Bryan and Leanne Rogers Swenson of Bryan; brothers John New of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Larry Joe Rogers of Killeen, and Jeff Brent Rogers of Rison, Arkansas; sisters Frances Beard and Mary Scales both of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Genella Leach of Watson, Arkansas; two grandchildren Carly Swenson and Natalie Swenson; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
