Roy Rogers
Roy Earl Rogers, 79, of Pillager, peacefully passed away July 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family.
At Roy’s request, no services will be held.
Roy was born July 26, 1943 to George and Essie (Moon) Rogers in Motley.
Roy grew up in Motley and graduated from Motley High School in 1961. He married Lucille (Ackerson) on April 16, 1962. Together they raised six children on a farm north of Pillager.
Roy had a strong work ethic and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in 2003 after 41 dedicated years.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and many wonderful grandchildren. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and traveling to New Mexico with Lucille after they retired.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Lucille; children, Brad (Liga), CarrieLynn, Keith and Melissa Rogers, Steven (Chris), Michael and Douglas; 11 grandchildren; Samantha, Justin, Krystal, Tanea, Megan, Hannah, Luke, Sofia, Sawyer, Zachary, and Wyatt; four great-grandchildren, Jayden, Macey, Oakleigh, Riven and a new granddaughter that Roy was excited to meet coming in September; two sisters, Elaine Cullet and Donna Meacham along with many nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dog, Peppy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leonard; two brothers-in-law, Howard and Gary; one sister-in-law, Ilene; in-laws Roy and Viola Ackerson; one niece, Heather and two nephews, Mark and Nathan.
We will cherish his memory forever.
Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
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