Life Legacy
Edwin Rogers, Ph.D. was born April 27, 1935 in Jackson, Michigan.
Dr. Rogers leaves a loving wife, Glorious Williamson; daughter Rebecca Casey Case; one brother Phillip Rogers of Michigan; sister Vera Zollie Settles of Tennessee; two sisters in-law, Wanda and Leona Rogers of Michigan; two brothers-in-law Kenneth Donna and Jimmy Emee Williamson of Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Mr. Rogers entered eternal rest on October 23, 2005 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Sarah Rogers, and three brothers, Jerry, Robert and William.
Dr. Rogers believed people, especially minorities, would benefit from higher education. He received a Master of Science in Education from the University of Southern California, a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy Education from Michigan State University. Dr. Rogers began his teaching career in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He spent the rest of his teaching career working for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. He taught in Libya, Germany, Korea, Philippines and Japan. He always considered himself fortunate in being able to travel and make friends from around the world.
After retiring to San Antonio he became involved with NARFF National Active and Retired Federal Employees. He served as legislative officer for Chapter 1320 and then became the South Texas area Vice President for many years.
The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 291048, San Antonio, TX 78229, in lieu of flowers.
The Rogers and Williamson family would like to thank Dr. Maiz Tajkhanji, Dr. Basel Dabas, and all the staff at Dabas Cancer Institute and the staff at Northeast Methodist Hospital for your understanding and compassionate care. |
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Born: April 27, 1935
Place of Birth: Jackson, MI
Death: October 23, 2005
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This memorial provided by:
Porter Loring Mortuary
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