Eugene James Rogers

Eugene James Rogers, 78 of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Eugene was born July 29, 1932 in Mississippi to Joe Rogers and Arcile Peterson Rogers. He was a resident of Groves for 55 years and retired purchasing manager for Drago Supply. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Mary Rogers of Groves; two daughters, Sandra Gassiott and husband, John of Nederland, Deborah Zaber and husband, David of Beaumont; three sons, Ricky Rogers and wife, Jammie of Baytown, Kevin Rogers of Nederland, and Chris Rogers of Groves; four sisters, Katherine Johnston of Beaumont, Helen Ague of Chicago, Aline Marshall of Mississippi, Josie Suber of Mississippi; one brother, Gene Rogers and wife, Kathy of Mississippi; six grandchildren, Joshua Rogers, Drew Rogers, Jarred Gassiott, Kayla Gassiott, Mikayla Stewts, and Hannah Rogers; three great-grandchildren, Ashton Rogers, Bralen Rogers and Aubrey Rogers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00p.m. at the funeral home.