Monday, April 24, 2023

Frank Rogers, Jr.

Frank Rogers, Jr., 76, passed away at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at Mashulaville Baptist Church in Noxubee County, Mississippi with Bro. Dewayne Kelsey and Bro. Charles Rook officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mashulaville Cemetery.

Frank was born December 2, 1946, to Frank Boone Rogers, Sr. and Mary Alice Thompson Rogers in Noxubee County. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Frank owned his own business, Rogers Tile Company, for more than 40 years. He was also a Mason. Frank answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Air Force.

Frank is survived by his sister, Diane Beard and husband, Paul, of Greenville, Kentucky; two step-sisters: Judy Goodin and Kay Whitehead; his step-brother, Mike Robertson and wife, Linda; and a special friend, Janice Cockrell, all of Louisville. He is also survived by his aunt, Dot Papalambros; and his uncle, Buddy Rogers; as well as his loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Pat Roby; and his step-mother, Ruby Ann Rogers.

Serving as pallbearers are Donald Foster, Michael Foster, Nathan Foster, Perry Hemphill, Dewayne Kelsey, and Gus Papalambros. Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Flake and Verlin Roberson. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at alz.org/donate or to the American Cancer Society online at cancer.org/donate.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.