Norris R. Rogers

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Norris R. Rogers, 92, of Roachdale, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus, Greencastle, IN.

He was born Nov. 15, 1926 at his grandparent’s home southeast of Roachdale, son of the late Sylvin E. and Estie Kay (Keck) Rogers.

He married Ruth M. “Judy” Byram on May 17, 1945.

He served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Roachdale Christian Church and a past member of VFW Roachdale.

Norris is survived by his sons, Larry Richard (Diana), Jack Lee, Randall Dee and Danny Edward (Sharon) and daughter, Nancy Kay (Mike), 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Judy Rogers, and sister Betty Jean.

Family and friends will gather from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Roachdale Christian Church, Roachdale. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the church. Norris will be laid to rest in the Epperson Cemetery, Barnard.

Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us.