Eugene Rexford Rogers Sr., 93, died March 26, 2022, with his family by his side in Tomball, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rexford and Stella and sisters, Wilma Anne and Eleanor.
He was born July 23, 1928, in Cambridge, N.Y. to Rexford Eugene Rogers and Stella Margaret Billings. He was raised on the family farm outside of Cambridge. Gene spent summers with his Grandpa and Grandmother Billings in Cambridge.
He attended Cambridge High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1946. He was a proud member until 1948.
Eugene married Bertha LeBarron on October 1, 1971 in Conroe,Tx. They took many adventures together and lived in New York, California, and settled in Texas. Eugene was a Life Member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Eugene attended St. Anne’s Catholic church in Tomball alongside his wife, Bertha. His hobbies included a love of all things cars. He loved trains and traveled to see many railways. He loved to travel and spent many weeks taking his family across the country. He also loved animals, especially dogs and doted on his precious Sally.
He enjoyed telling jokes and always had an anecdote to brighten your day. He loved spending time with family including his 6 children, 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Eugene is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha; sons, Kenneth Rogers Sr, and Eugene Rexford Rogers Jr.; daughters, Kathleen Rogers, Arlene Rogers, Brenda Marino (Robert), and Jennifer Cain (Danny); grandchildren, Tabitha, Kandi, Sean, Kenneth Jr, Kerri, Raymond, Courtney, Bryonney, Howie, Nicholas, Bethany, David, Abigail, Eric, Nathan, Ashlee, Gabriel, Caleb, Cheyenne, Logan, Samuel, Jillian, Piper, Hayden, Kynsey, Cassidy, Zachary, and Emily; Niece, Julie Kendall (Anthony); numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorial service to be held April 2, 2022, at Windwood Presbyterian Church from 2-4 pm. 10555 Spring Cypress Rd, Houston, Texas 77070
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the K9s for Warriors organization. (https://www.k9sforwarriors.org) Phone: 1-904-686-1956
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