Robert "Bob" Neal Rogers of Cimmaron City, 81, was called home by our Heavenly Father to rejoice in Eternal Rest on February 27 surrounded by family.

He was born to Preayer "P.E." and Elizabeth "Betty" (Early) Rogers on December 10, 1940 in Oklahoma City. Robert graduated Mount St. Mary Catholic School and had a lengthy career in the newspaper and radio business in both Oklahoma and California. He was an avid artisan and craftsman, specializing in wooden crucifixes and beaded rosaries.

Robert was a devout Catholic and after retirement he devoted much of his time to the parish of St. Mary Catholic Church in Guthrie, Oklahoma, serving as Secretary for both the Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus, and was the Leader of the Sons of St. Joseph Men's Group. He also served as a Trustee on the Town Board of Cimarron City.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother James "Jimbo." He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jacqueline "Jacqui", sister Mary Margaret Smith (John) of Austin, Texas and sister Trisha Thomas of Newbury, Vermont. Robert and Jacqui had six children: Cynthia Weidel (Terry) of Corralitos, California; Mark (Joan) of Morgan Hill, California; Craig (Gary) of Dallas, Texas; Bridgette Evans (Bob) of Colleyville, Texas; Marc Draper (Melissa) of Oklahoma City; and Jennifer (Betsy) of Austin, Texas. He also has nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the charity or organization of your choice.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."