Ricky Glenn Rogers

Rickey Glenn Rogers, 59, of Leachville passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born on July 20, 1954, at Leachville to the late Ray and Glendene Rogers.

He was an area farmer for many years with his father and was also employed by VISKASE in Osceola. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time on the river.

He is survived by two daughters, MaKayla Rogers of Leachville and Tiffany Waymon and husband Derek of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Bradyn and Allie Blocker of Jonesboro and Ella Waymon of New Madrid, Mo., and a loving wife of many years, Janie Rogers.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Neal Rogers; his grandparents, Earl and Mable Rogers and Alvin and Elise Pruitt.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at Gregg Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Leachville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Barry Cole, Jack Gathright, Bob Peel, Michael Sipes, Curtis Hawkins and Bob Kender and as honorary pallbearers, L.B. Cole, Ben Cole and John Eric Hawkins.

Lasting memorials may be sent to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Rogers family at www.mcnabbfuneralhomes.com.