Jimmie Lee Rogers

January 6, 1945 - July 19, 2016

Mr. Jimmie Lee Rogers aged 71 of Hughes, formerly of Forrest City passed away Tuesday July 19, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rogers was born January 6, 1945 to the late Mr. Arthur White and the late Mrs. Earnestine Rogers-Sims in Kent, AR. He worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for many years. Survivors include; nine sons; Jimmie Rogers, JR, Chico Rogers, Jamie Rogers, Toywan Rogers all of Rockford, Ill; Carlos Rogers of Jonesboro, AR; Albert Rogers, Marquette Rogers, Jimmie Rogers III and David Perkins all of Forrest City, AR.; seven daughters; Teena Rogers, Earnestine Rogers, Tammy Rogers all of Rockford, Ill.; Sabrina Fuller Dixon of West Memphis, AR.; ShaRhonda Jackson and Shari Rogers Jonesboro, AR. and Jasmine Rogers Forrest City, AR.; three brothers; Leon Sims, JR., Gary Sims and Albert Sims all of Forrest City, AR.; four sisters; Annette Slater of Little Rock, AR.; Lula McKnight, Brenda Brown and Ollie Gollatt all of Forrest City, AR.; 65 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 30, 2016 at 1:00pm at Greater Mt. Moriah M. B. Church with Rev. Leon Sims, JR. officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday July 29, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm at New Eden Chapel.