OBITUARY NAME: Dwight Charles Rogers, Jr., age 77, was a longtime Atoka area resident BORN: He was born on October 31, 1933 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Dwight Charles, Sr. and Emma (Green) Rogers PASSED AWAY: Dwight passed away on December 17, 2010 at his residence in Atoka, OK. AGE 77 YEARS 1 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS EDUCATION: Dwight attended primary school at East Tellico and graduated Atoka High School in 1951. He attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he played on the baseball team. He later attended East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. where he earned his Masters Degree in mathematics. MARRIED: Dwight married Patricia Patterson on September 21, 1963 in Longview, TX. She preceded him in death in August of 2008 MILITARY: He served his country in the United States Army OCCUPATION: Dwight was a rancher and a retired teacher CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES, AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: He enjoyed playing golf, ranching and working cattle. Dwight especially enjoyed spending time visiting with his many friends. SURVIVED BY CHILDREN: David Rogers and wife Lora of Atoka, OK. Michele Harris and husband Billy of Nacogdoches, TX. Sally Coffey and husband J. of Elk City, OK. Becky Goodson and husband Tony of Lane, OK. Julie Rogers of Oklahoma City, OK. Laura Rogers and fiance Chris Williams of Bullard, TX. GRANCHILDREN: Dwight had 11 grandchildren SIBLINGS: Jim Rogers of Oklahoma City, OK. Kathy Owen and husband Roger of Oklahoma City, OK. SISTER-IN-LAW: Marietta Gregg of Oklahoma City, OK. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear and loved friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY WIFE: Patricia Rogers PARENTS: Dwight C. Rogers, Sr. and Emma and Thomas Gregg BROTHER: Thomas E. Gregg, Jr. ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: Monday, December 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Chapel, Atoka, OK. INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery OFFICIATING: Dr. James Crowson CASKETBEARERS: Royce Manion, Larry Thompson, Dan Morris, Carl Tobler, Dan Miller, Arty Cole HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY HOUR SUNDAY FROM 4 TO 6 P.M. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK