W.A. Rogers will always hold such a special place in my heart, soul and life. I was 18 months old when I came to know him. For almost 32 years, he has been like my grandfather. I spent my pre-school years in the care of him and his wife. My first day of Kindergarten, he was there to watch me get on the school bus. W.A. taught me how to tie my shoes. I think of that when I tie my shoes, every day! When I was 8, and I busted my lip open, W.A. carried me into and out of the doctor's office. His were the strongest arms to me, and he was so tall, that I felt on top of the world. We spent Easter at their house, hunting eggs, and Christmas afternoon sitting around their Christmas tree, exchanging gifts. I sat by him at church on Sunday mornings, and sometimes visited him when he was on duty at the fire station. W.A. attended my High School graduation, my wedding, and was there at the hospital when my first child was born. He attended all the birthday parties, baptisms, and was always interested in what everyone had to say.
All of these moments in my life, he shared with me, even though I was just a co-worker's child. When I envisioned what it would be like to have my grandparents live close to me, I pictured my relationship with W.A. and Sue is how it would have been. W.A. had such an impact on my life, that when my last child was born, I gave him his name.
At W.A.'s funeral, it was reiterated what I already knew. W.A. was a great man. No matter what he was going through, his first thought was of you. He gave of himself and never expected anything in return. W.A. did not need shiny, new things to make him happy. He drove his same '71 Ford, named 'Blacky', from the day he got it, until the day he couldn't drive anymore.
He loved to sit and talk with my husband about their days in the military. Both had been in the Navy, where W.A. had also been in the Army, and my husband had been in the Air Force. W.A. always called my husband 'Fly Boy'.
His brother fire fighters spoke of their days with him as their Captain, and how he was fair and just and never lost his cool with them, and never got angry (unless there was no coffee).
W.A. saw the world, but loved his hometown. He loved his family, including his wife, Sue, and daughter, Glenna. Her death devastated him. He loved his church, and most of all, he loved God. There is no doubt that W.A. carried a light for Christ, and anyone that knew him, knew that.
Anyone that knew W.A. and had the privilege of working with him, or spending time with him, has special memories of this big man with a gentle spirit, and a kind heart. I am so sad to think he's not here with us, making this a better place, but I am so happy to know he is making his home in Heaven now, with his daughter, his mom and dad, and his friends. I know that he will be waiting for me when I go home!
Following is the obituary that was in the Longview News Journal, on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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LONGVIEW — Services for W.A. "Pop" Rogers will be 10 a.m. Today, May 5, 2012, at the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pine Tree Road, with the Rev. Donald W. Nunn, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 9:00 a.m. In the sanctuary of the church.
W.A. was born to Ancel Henderson Rogers and Leona Furry Rogers on July 20, 1935. He grew up in the Pine Tree/Greggton area and attended Pine Tree School. W.A.'s service to his country was served in the United States Army and United States Navy.
W.A. married Mary Sue Moore in 1957. He worked for the Longview Fire Department for 25 ½ years, retiring as Senior Captain at Central Station in 1990. W.A. was an active member of the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder; he was a member of the Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396; and also a member of the Pine Tree Eastern Star #1090. One of his greatest honors that he was most proud of was being named Fireman of the Year in 1989.
W.A. was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. "Smokey" Reynolds; father, Ancel H. Rogers; and his daughter, Glenna Sue Haggard.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Sue Rogers; former son-in-law, Gerald Haggard and wife, Connie; niece, Bobbie Moore; great-niece, Nancy Worley; great-nephews, Glenn Moore, Morris Moore and John Cash; several great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and cousins; a host of many friends; and his brothers of the Longview Fire Department.
Burial will be in White Cemetery, at which time Longview Pipes & Drums will play and the Fire Department Honor Guard will present the flag. The Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396 will be in charge of the Masonic Burial at the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Camp, P.O. Box 151009, Longview, TX 75615; or Longview Pipes & Drums, 411 N. Fredonia Street, Suite 110, Longview, TX 75601.
All of these moments in my life, he shared with me, even though I was just a co-worker's child. When I envisioned what it would be like to have my grandparents live close to me, I pictured my relationship with W.A. and Sue is how it would have been. W.A. had such an impact on my life, that when my last child was born, I gave him his name.
At W.A.'s funeral, it was reiterated what I already knew. W.A. was a great man. No matter what he was going through, his first thought was of you. He gave of himself and never expected anything in return. W.A. did not need shiny, new things to make him happy. He drove his same '71 Ford, named 'Blacky', from the day he got it, until the day he couldn't drive anymore.
He loved to sit and talk with my husband about their days in the military. Both had been in the Navy, where W.A. had also been in the Army, and my husband had been in the Air Force. W.A. always called my husband 'Fly Boy'.
His brother fire fighters spoke of their days with him as their Captain, and how he was fair and just and never lost his cool with them, and never got angry (unless there was no coffee).
W.A. saw the world, but loved his hometown. He loved his family, including his wife, Sue, and daughter, Glenna. Her death devastated him. He loved his church, and most of all, he loved God. There is no doubt that W.A. carried a light for Christ, and anyone that knew him, knew that.
Anyone that knew W.A. and had the privilege of working with him, or spending time with him, has special memories of this big man with a gentle spirit, and a kind heart. I am so sad to think he's not here with us, making this a better place, but I am so happy to know he is making his home in Heaven now, with his daughter, his mom and dad, and his friends. I know that he will be waiting for me when I go home!
Following is the obituary that was in the Longview News Journal, on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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LONGVIEW — Services for W.A. "Pop" Rogers will be 10 a.m. Today, May 5, 2012, at the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pine Tree Road, with the Rev. Donald W. Nunn, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 9:00 a.m. In the sanctuary of the church.
W.A. was born to Ancel Henderson Rogers and Leona Furry Rogers on July 20, 1935. He grew up in the Pine Tree/Greggton area and attended Pine Tree School. W.A.'s service to his country was served in the United States Army and United States Navy.
W.A. married Mary Sue Moore in 1957. He worked for the Longview Fire Department for 25 ½ years, retiring as Senior Captain at Central Station in 1990. W.A. was an active member of the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder; he was a member of the Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396; and also a member of the Pine Tree Eastern Star #1090. One of his greatest honors that he was most proud of was being named Fireman of the Year in 1989.
W.A. was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. "Smokey" Reynolds; father, Ancel H. Rogers; and his daughter, Glenna Sue Haggard.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Sue Rogers; former son-in-law, Gerald Haggard and wife, Connie; niece, Bobbie Moore; great-niece, Nancy Worley; great-nephews, Glenn Moore, Morris Moore and John Cash; several great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and cousins; a host of many friends; and his brothers of the Longview Fire Department.
Burial will be in White Cemetery, at which time Longview Pipes & Drums will play and the Fire Department Honor Guard will present the flag. The Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396 will be in charge of the Masonic Burial at the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Camp, P.O. Box 151009, Longview, TX 75615; or Longview Pipes & Drums, 411 N. Fredonia Street, Suite 110, Longview, TX 75601.
W.A. Rogers will always hold such a special place in my heart, soul and life. I was 18 months old when I came to know him. For almost 32 years, he has been like my grandfather. I spent my pre-school years in the care of him and his wife. My first day of Kindergarten, he was there to watch me get on the school bus. W.A. taught me how to tie my shoes. I think of that when I tie my shoes, every day! When I was 8, and I busted my lip open, W.A. carried me into and out of the doctor's office. His were the strongest arms to me, and he was so tall, that I felt on top of the world. We spent Easter at their house, hunting eggs, and Christmas afternoon sitting around their Christmas tree, exchanging gifts. I sat by him at church on Sunday mornings, and sometimes visited him when he was on duty at the fire station. W.A. attended my High School graduation, my wedding, and was there at the hospital when my first child was born. He attended all the birthday parties, baptisms, and was always interested in what everyone had to say.
All of these moments in my life, he shared with me, even though I was just a co-worker's child. When I envisioned what it would be like to have my grandparents live close to me, I pictured my relationship with W.A. and Sue is how it would have been. W.A. had such an impact on my life, that when my last child was born, I gave him his name.
At W.A.'s funeral, it was reiterated what I already knew. W.A. was a great man. No matter what he was going through, his first thought was of you. He gave of himself and never expected anything in return. W.A. did not need shiny, new things to make him happy. He drove his same '71 Ford, named 'Blacky', from the day he got it, until the day he couldn't drive anymore.
He loved to sit and talk with my husband about their days in the military. Both had been in the Navy, where W.A. had also been in the Army, and my husband had been in the Air Force. W.A. always called my husband 'Fly Boy'.
His brother fire fighters spoke of their days with him as their Captain, and how he was fair and just and never lost his cool with them, and never got angry (unless there was no coffee).
W.A. saw the world, but loved his hometown. He loved his family, including his wife, Sue, and daughter, Glenna. Her death devastated him. He loved his church, and most of all, he loved God. There is no doubt that W.A. carried a light for Christ, and anyone that knew him, knew that.
Anyone that knew W.A. and had the privilege of working with him, or spending time with him, has special memories of this big man with a gentle spirit, and a kind heart. I am so sad to think he's not here with us, making this a better place, but I am so happy to know he is making his home in Heaven now, with his daughter, his mom and dad, and his friends. I know that he will be waiting for me when I go home!
Following is the obituary that was in the Longview News Journal, on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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LONGVIEW — Services for W.A. "Pop" Rogers will be 10 a.m. Today, May 5, 2012, at the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pine Tree Road, with the Rev. Donald W. Nunn, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 9:00 a.m. In the sanctuary of the church.
W.A. was born to Ancel Henderson Rogers and Leona Furry Rogers on July 20, 1935. He grew up in the Pine Tree/Greggton area and attended Pine Tree School. W.A.'s service to his country was served in the United States Army and United States Navy.
W.A. married Mary Sue Moore in 1957. He worked for the Longview Fire Department for 25 ½ years, retiring as Senior Captain at Central Station in 1990. W.A. was an active member of the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder; he was a member of the Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396; and also a member of the Pine Tree Eastern Star #1090. One of his greatest honors that he was most proud of was being named Fireman of the Year in 1989.
W.A. was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. "Smokey" Reynolds; father, Ancel H. Rogers; and his daughter, Glenna Sue Haggard.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Sue Rogers; former son-in-law, Gerald Haggard and wife, Connie; niece, Bobbie Moore; great-niece, Nancy Worley; great-nephews, Glenn Moore, Morris Moore and John Cash; several great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and cousins; a host of many friends; and his brothers of the Longview Fire Department.
Burial will be in White Cemetery, at which time Longview Pipes & Drums will play and the Fire Department Honor Guard will present the flag. The Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396 will be in charge of the Masonic Burial at the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Camp, P.O. Box 151009, Longview, TX 75615; or Longview Pipes & Drums, 411 N. Fredonia Street, Suite 110, Longview, TX 75601.
All of these moments in my life, he shared with me, even though I was just a co-worker's child. When I envisioned what it would be like to have my grandparents live close to me, I pictured my relationship with W.A. and Sue is how it would have been. W.A. had such an impact on my life, that when my last child was born, I gave him his name.
At W.A.'s funeral, it was reiterated what I already knew. W.A. was a great man. No matter what he was going through, his first thought was of you. He gave of himself and never expected anything in return. W.A. did not need shiny, new things to make him happy. He drove his same '71 Ford, named 'Blacky', from the day he got it, until the day he couldn't drive anymore.
He loved to sit and talk with my husband about their days in the military. Both had been in the Navy, where W.A. had also been in the Army, and my husband had been in the Air Force. W.A. always called my husband 'Fly Boy'.
His brother fire fighters spoke of their days with him as their Captain, and how he was fair and just and never lost his cool with them, and never got angry (unless there was no coffee).
W.A. saw the world, but loved his hometown. He loved his family, including his wife, Sue, and daughter, Glenna. Her death devastated him. He loved his church, and most of all, he loved God. There is no doubt that W.A. carried a light for Christ, and anyone that knew him, knew that.
Anyone that knew W.A. and had the privilege of working with him, or spending time with him, has special memories of this big man with a gentle spirit, and a kind heart. I am so sad to think he's not here with us, making this a better place, but I am so happy to know he is making his home in Heaven now, with his daughter, his mom and dad, and his friends. I know that he will be waiting for me when I go home!
Following is the obituary that was in the Longview News Journal, on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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LONGVIEW — Services for W.A. "Pop" Rogers will be 10 a.m. Today, May 5, 2012, at the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pine Tree Road, with the Rev. Donald W. Nunn, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 9:00 a.m. In the sanctuary of the church.
W.A. was born to Ancel Henderson Rogers and Leona Furry Rogers on July 20, 1935. He grew up in the Pine Tree/Greggton area and attended Pine Tree School. W.A.'s service to his country was served in the United States Army and United States Navy.
W.A. married Mary Sue Moore in 1957. He worked for the Longview Fire Department for 25 ½ years, retiring as Senior Captain at Central Station in 1990. W.A. was an active member of the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder; he was a member of the Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396; and also a member of the Pine Tree Eastern Star #1090. One of his greatest honors that he was most proud of was being named Fireman of the Year in 1989.
W.A. was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. "Smokey" Reynolds; father, Ancel H. Rogers; and his daughter, Glenna Sue Haggard.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Sue Rogers; former son-in-law, Gerald Haggard and wife, Connie; niece, Bobbie Moore; great-niece, Nancy Worley; great-nephews, Glenn Moore, Morris Moore and John Cash; several great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and cousins; a host of many friends; and his brothers of the Longview Fire Department.
Burial will be in White Cemetery, at which time Longview Pipes & Drums will play and the Fire Department Honor Guard will present the flag. The Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396 will be in charge of the Masonic Burial at the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Camp, P.O. Box 151009, Longview, TX 75615; or Longview Pipes & Drums, 411 N. Fredonia Street, Suite 110, Longview, TX 75601.
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