He leaves to cherish his memories, five sisters, Eva Brown, Julie Mae Brown, Mattie Rogers of Chicago, IL; Martha Jackson of Evanston, IL and Hattie Rogers of Bolingbrook, IL; three brothers: J.C. (Willie Mae) Rogers of Chicago, IL; MC Rogers and Johnny Rogers both of Starkville, MS; three devoted nephews: Charlie, Alvin Curtis, and Willye Rogers; and a host of loving nieces, other nephews, cousins, and friends.