James Ray RogersBorn June 27, 1942 in Craig, MO
Died Sept. 10, 2021 in Wathena, KS
Buried Sept. 15, 2021
Veteran VietnamJames R. Rogers, age 79, Wathena, Kansas, formerly of Halls, St. Joseph and Craig, Missouri died Friday, September 20, 2021, at the Wathena Healthcare and Rehab Center.
Jim was born June 27, 1942, in Craig, Missouri. He was the son of Ceaf Richard and Julia Frances (Hinkle) Rogers. Both his parents preceded him in death.
Jim was a graduate of Craig R-3 High School, class of 1960. He also attended Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
A Vietnam era veteran, Jim served his country as a Specialist in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He was a member of the Story-Hardin Post 164, American Legion, Craig.
Jim had worked at various jobs during his lifetime. His first job after high school was working at a Hinky Dinky Grocery Store in Omaha, NE. At one time he worked as an over the road truck driver. Jim had retired from Silgan Containers in St. Joseph where he had worked as a quality control inspector. He enjoyed dealing in antiques and being the owner/operator or JR\'s, his small engine repair business. He had a special passion for chainsaws.
Jim was a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the Missouri Valley Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Jim is survived by his two sisters, Kathy (Dan) Rosenbohm, Graham, Missouri and Kay ROgers Moore, Freeland, Washington, nephews Brian James (Shana) Felumb, Cory (Brianna) Rosenbaum, niece, great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and a host of other friends and loves ones.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Missouri Valley Baptist Church in St. Joseph. Family members received friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the services. Burial took place at 2:30 p.m. in the IOOF Cemetery at Craig. Full military honors were provided by the Missouri Military Honors\' Unit and the American Legion Post 164, Craig.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Missouri Valley Baptist Church or the IOOF Cemetery.
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