Robert Allen Rogers

Robert Allen “Bob” Rogers was born January 26, 1945 in Burkburnett, Texas to Elmer (Buster) and Odoska Jane Rogers. He passed from this life on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Calera, Oklahoma at the age of 78. Bob graduated from Calera High School in 1963 and Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1971. He received a degree in Conservation, with a minor in Business Administration. After a short time in the Army, Bob became a fireman. He climbed the ranks to Assistant Fire Chief and became known as “Pappy.” He retired after 25 years with the Durant Fire Department. He also worked for Luke Brothers for many years and spent most of his life as a cattleman. He cherished the friendships created throughout his life. Bob lived by the values of the FFA creed – “…I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds…” And in 2007, earned the Honorary State FFA Degree. Bob was a proud member of the Calera Alumni Association – he remained close to his classmates throughout his life. He spent a lifetime carrying on the tradition of supporting the task of maintaining Rose Hill Cemetery – even donating his land for its expansion. He served countless hours with the Durant Round-Up Club, SE Equestrian Team, Bryan County Fair Board Association, and 4-H. He endured the heat through many fairs and shivered from the cold at countless junior livestock shows. He enjoyed watching Bryan county youth go through the “Show Ring” and later grow up into productive adults. Bob loved sweets, Blue Bell ice cream and a well-done steak. A friend of his recently stated, “He was a good man. A man of his word and his word was his bond.” No truer words have ever been spoken. Bob is survived by son, Chad Rogers and wife Leanne of Sanger, Texas. Daughter, RocAnn Smith, and husband, Wade of Brighton, Colorado. Grandchildren, Chance Rogers & fiancé Ashley Maioriello. Samantha & Troy Parker and soon to be, first great-granddaughter Kyelynn Parker. Brother, Elmer Rogers. Honorary brother, Donald Ray Davis. Nieces & nephews, Merrilee & Kevin Davis; Andrea & Justin Mersiovsky; Marti & Greg Phillips; Kim & Tracy Rogers; Tina & Rhett Rogers; Celena & Jim Weaver; and many special cousins, classmates, and close friends that he considered family. Memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 18 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel. Family Hour will take place prior to the service at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Calera. Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are Bob’s grandchildren: Samantha & Troy Parker, Ashley Maioriello & Chance Rogers. Great nieces/nephews: Madison & Trey Bowman, Rachel & Ethan Davis, Kaitlin & Josh Dildine, Nellie & Kurtis Elmore, Ella Jayne Mersiovsky, Mason Phillips, Kirsten & Aaron Rauner, Alyssa & Jeffrey Rogers, Raylee Rogers, Riggin Rogers, Erin & Tristan Smith, and Colt Weaver. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of Calera Manor, along with caregiver Crystal Jones. If you knew Bob, you would not be surprised to learn one of his final requests. Instead of flowers, please send donations to the Rose Hill Cemetery Association at P.O. Box 441 Calera, OK 74730. Condolences can be made at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service in Durant, OK. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/SQKP9Z3MR3H6MJYX

Robert Allen Rogers

January 26, 1945 - October 12, 2023