Biography

OBITUARY

NAME: William Franklin “Bill” Rogers III age 82, a lifelong Atoka area resident.

BORN: He was born on March 21, 1928, to William Franklin Rogers II and Mary Lou (Burleson) Rogers, at Atoka, Oklahoma.

PASSED AWAY: Bill passed away on July 26, 2010 at the Colonial Manor in Atoka, Oklahoma.

AGE 82 YEARS 4 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS

EDUCATION: He graduated from Atoka High School and later from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

MARRIED: Bill married Sue Harris on November 26, at Atoka, Oklahoma.

OCCUPATION: He was a rancher and longtime postal employee. He was also a school teacher.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES, AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Bill was a former longtime Methodist. He was affiliated with Victory Life Church. Bill was a member of the Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association. He loved working with cattle, ranching, and skiing with his children.
SURVIVED BY:
WIFE: Sue Rogers of the home in Atoka, OK.
CHILDREN: Sherry Garrett of Enid, OK.
Teresa Teters of Collinsville, TX.
Cynthia Rogers of Houston, TX.
GRANDCHILDREN: Mollie Brand and husband Jeff of Lucas, TX.
Greg Garrett and wife Lindsey of Oklahoma City, OK.
Todd Garrett of Enid, OK.
Jennifer Kirk and husband James of Edmond, OK.
GREAT
GRANDCHILDREN: Sydney and McKenna Brand
SISTERS: Elizabeth Josephine Shaddle and husband Jack of Longview, TX.
Mary Alice Weaver and husband Morris of Pottsboro, TX.
SISTER-IN-LAW: June Harris Oklahoma City, OK.
SPECIAL NIECE: Dana Beth Harris of Boston, MA.
SPECIAL COUSINGS: Bill and Jean Priddy of Ardmore, OK.
Dwight Rogers of Atoka, OK.
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:
PARENTS: William Franklin Rogers II and Mary Lou (Burleson) Rogers
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DATES OF SERVICE: Friday, July 30, 2010 at 2pm
PLACE OF SERVICE: Brown’s Funeral Chapel
OFFICIATING: Dr. James Crowson ASSISTING: Rev. Lee Armstrong & Eddy Cooke
MUSICAN: Marci Bond & Melinda Durbin
INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Steve Mansell, Tinker Ray, James Williams,
Dr. Jim Briggs, Charles McCall, Marvin Estes

HONORARY
CASKETBEARERS: Eddy Cooke, Noel Powell, Marvin Cochran, Chris Durbin Thomas

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BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK

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Friday July 30, 2010, 2:00 - pm at Brown's Funeral Chapel
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