Charles Robert Rogers 74, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Welaka, Florida passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, Florida. Charles was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1937 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Bernard and Mary Rogers. Mr. Rogers proudly served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force. Charles is also preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara R. Rogers, son Bernard Rogers, brother Donald Rogers, Charles T. Rogers and a sister, Kathy Geddis. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Moose Lodge #1641 in Crescent City, Florida and the Fraternal Order of Police in Kokomo, Indiana. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Charles’ online page at
WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Rogers is survived by his son, Charles Rogers, II and wife Lisa of Green Cove Springs, Florida; daughters: Christina Hansen and husband Richard of Jacksonville, Florida, Mary McIntire of Hesperia, California, Angel Elcock and husband Keith of Mishawaka, Indiana and Gina Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; sisters: Michelle Mehsling of Trinidad, Colorado, Kay Ruth Mitchell and Donna Lee Woodruff both of Logansport, Indiana and Sara Sanderson of Jacksonville, Florida; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; Many other family and friends who will miss him dearly. A visitation will be 2 PM, Monday, December, 12, 2011 followed by the Funeral Service beginning at 3 PM at Watts Funeral Home Chapel. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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To all of Chuck’s family,I am so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing.I always enjoyed the time i spent with him and Barb,they always made me feel very welcome.They both were very special people.
Just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your father, I know how difficult it is to lose a parent! My prayers are with you all!
Cousin Linda
Your dad an Barb were great frends of our family. Spent many days on the CB talking an fished together in the Kokomo Bass Buzzers he help start. As time went on we had jobs an interest that took us in different ways. Sorry for your loss. Your dad an mom were both great people. May god bless an take care of your families. Jim an Linda an Ty an Niomi Kendall an family
My sincere sympathy for your great loss. Prayers to all the family members for strength during this time of loss.
You must have been a really wonderful man to have raised a daughter as sweet as Christy.R.I.P.Dear Sir and God Bless your family.You are with some great people and our Lord God in Heaven..
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your Daddy, I love you all so much you are my family and Dad will be sadly missed
Chuck was a mentor of mine for as long as I can remember. He taught me many things including my most favorite game in the world, chess. I understand the pain you’re feeling as I’ve been there myself. The pain will fade over time, but the memories last forever. With love from all of us in Indiana.