Bob D. Rogers
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A memorial visitation for Bobby “Bob” Don Rogers, 81, Lawrence will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A Prayer and memories will be shared at 6:00 p.m. during the visitation. He passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his home.
Bob was born April 29, 1936 in Bee Branch, AR the son of Delmer and Edna (Thomas) Rogers.
He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and Eagles Lodge. He coached youth baseball and football for 35 years, 10 years as head coach of the Breakfast Optimist Senior Babe Ruth team.
He married Mary E. Corel February 5, 1959 in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his sons, Eric and wife, Kim Rogers, Rodney Rogers; daughter, Karen Noreen; two grandchildren, Haley Holdredge and Adam Noreen.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence, please visit warrenmcelwain.com.
Dear Mary, Eric, Karen, and Rodney,
So Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed the conversations we had over the years.
Mary, this is so sad. Our thoughts are with you and the kids.
Joan and I are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Bob was a true friend and our families have shared so many good times together. Mary. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Kids during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary , do sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, our prayers are with you, Ed and Penny Jo
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. A nice gentle soul who knew how to reach kids when coaching them without belittling them. My thoughts are with all the family during this trying time.
Mary, Eric, Karen, Rodney & family,
MargE and I send our thoughts, prayers and love to all of you during this difficult time. We were deeply sadden to learn of Bob’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits about football, baseball and life. He meant so much to the youth of Lawrence and those fortunate enough to have had him as a coach, are certainly better men for it. May all the good times and great memories you all shared together comfort you in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Love you all ~. Kent & MargE
Mary, I’m sorry to hear about Bob. I enjoyed many times playing softball with him. He was a great coach for the youth of Lawrence and spent many hours helping them to succeed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. We have so many fond memories of our 2 families and all the fun times we had. We will be thinking of you all. Our prayers are with you all.
Dearest Mary Ellen, Eric, Rodney, Karen, Haley and Adam, What a void this will leave in our lives. Praise the Lord we have had him to share for so many years. Would like to be with you for hugs and support but know you have a lot of that right now, so maybe in the spring when it warms up and we are feeling better we can come get and give some lovin”.
God will give you all strength we know, I’m sure there’s some fishin” going on in heaven right now!!
God give you peace and understanding. We love you all more than you will ever know. It was 84 degrees in Riverside yesterday, come on out.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless.
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, he was surely a dear friend. I will cherish the many fond memories from over the years! You are in my prayers.
Mary, Eric, Karen and Rodney, Thinking of you all during this time of sorrow! Heaven gained one heck of an Angel! I have very fond memories of you all growing up! God bless you all!
Aaron & Lanell Hett
Mary ,Eric Karen And Rodney So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. he will be missed. I have great memories of all of you. From the Hunting trips back to Marion and all the times spent at you house and softball games watching Dad and Bob. He was a fun guy to be around. I Miss all of you!!! Thoughts and Prayers your way.
Mary, Eric, Karen, Rodney and family –
I am very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Bob is a part of my story and provided many of us an opportunity to play ball! Our Thoughts a Prayers are with you and your family.
Mary,
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. My thoughts and
prayers are with all of you.
Dear Mary, Eric. Karen, Rodney and family
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was one of the fun guys to work with and play with at the P.O. From when I first started at P.O. he was someone always willing
to help and give encouragement . He will be missed.
Sad to hear of Bob’s passing. At the Post Office his nickname was Jolly. It seemed like he had a new joke every single work day! He was so much fun to work with, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary and family,
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Bob at Jayhawk Station back when I was a rookie carrier (late 80’s and 90’s). He was always kind and helpful. And man could he take care of a lot of mail–he always made it look easy, but his were some big shoes to fill when I had to carry his route. What a great guy! He will be missed.
Mary, Rodney and families, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by many.
Dear Mary and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know my parents really enjoyed their times with you. Your family is special to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.
Dear Mary & Family,
So sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely George Goff & Family
Bob was special and I always had respect for his integrity in coaching young men and appreciated following in his footsteps with the 14 – 15 year old VFW team he allowed me to take over and then I followed him by taking over Breakfast Optimist Babe Ruth team for a couple of years. He left me in great shape eith both teams! I always enjoyed Bob!
Dear Rogers Family, So many good memories of Bob and his easy going nature. I was blessed to have played on his Rotary team and to be part of his enthusiasm for sports. I am saddened to hear of his passing and only hope for many memories and blessings to continue for the whole Rogers family and friends and all that knew Bob! May God bless and keep and support you all during this time.