1921
J.C.
2007
J.C. “Black” Rogers
June 19, 1921 — August 18, 2007
Mr. Black was a veteran in the U.S. Army and a member of VFW. He was also a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2281. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the fuel distribution industry as a bulk fuel agent for Canal Refining Company. He was an avid sports enthusiast having participated as a boxer and football player at Abbeville High School where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2000 honored as one of Acadiana’s top 100 athletes of the 20th Century. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. His golfing activities and his support of his children and grandchildren’s sporting activities continued until his death.
Black is survived by his wife of 60 years, Effie Broussard Rogers. He is also survived by his sons, David Rogers and his wife, Lana, of Abbeville; Tommie Rogers and his wife, Janice, of Lafayette; Kelly Rogers and his wife, Jessie, of Abbeville; and his daughter, Mary Katherine Rogers of Abbeville. He is also survived by his sisters, Velta Firmin of Franklin and Jane Bohrer of New Iberia and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Leaving to also mourn Popoo’s passing are his 10 grandchildren, Maria Phares, Baron Rogers, Matthew Rogers, Erin Hebert, Lindsay Trahan, Kyla Rogers, Karla Rogers, Amy Rogers, Ryan Rogers and Phillip Rogers, and his 4 great grandchildren, Payton & Addison Phares, Stella Rogers, and Hollyn Hebert.
In addition to his parents, Wilfred B. & Eliseman S. Rogers, his in-laws, Thartule & Theoza Broussard, and his sister Flora Holt, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Jude Rogers.
Pallbearers will be Baron Rogers, Matthew Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Phillip Rogers, Kern Meyers and Paul “Bubba” Trahan.
The family would like to thank his caretaker Hester Smith.
Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.
The family requests that visitation be observed from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday and on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
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