Willie James Rogers Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Willie James Rogers Sr. (Fort Valley, Georgia), born in Macon, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Willie left this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie James Rogers Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Maude West Larry and Junior Rogers From; his son Desmond Rogers (Sparky); his brothers, Johnny Clark and Eddie Wade; his grandmother Lillian Grant; his uncle Marvin Grant; and his aunt Georgia Mae Barnes.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Jean Rogers; his children, Tawanna, Cassandra (Bernard), Sammi (Kim), Christi, Shanika, Shondria, Willie Jr., Stephon, Spencer (Tasha), Janesa, Jabari, Terrance, Natasha, Orenthal and Natoya; his siblings-in-law, Barbara, Lizzie, Catherine, Josie (Keith), Yvonne, Dorothy (James), Charlene (Milton), Myrtice (Willie), Eva and Eddie James Burke; his grandchildren, Keylander, Ashley, Kiana, Sky, Cashlin, Lauryn, London, Chris, Jacques, Lajian, Da'Angelo, Michandra, Ashanti, Kewana, Kim Jr., D'Nautica, Kyia, ReRe, Jaleah and Kennedy; his great grandchildren, Ava, Keshawn, Carter, Ryleigh, Ryan, Lathan and Liam; his goddaughter Zoeria; and his friend Jason Compton. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
