David Rogers

David Byron Rogers, age 70, of Memphis, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 in the Wilson Chapel at Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar Ave., Memphis. David was born on Aug. 23, 1951 in Fulton, Kentucky to Lydia and Carl Rogers. He graduated in 1969 from Martin High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Afterwards, he moved to Memphis, where he met his wife, Debra Marino. He began is career with Schering Plough in Memphis and later worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in Corinth, Mississippi, where he also owned and operated his own landscaping business, In retirement, David resided in Memphis, where he enjoyed cheering on the hometown Tigers. At the age of 25, David surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and became His faithful servant. Loved by everyone who knew him, David especially cherished spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. David is lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Debra Marino Rogers; children, Rachel Huwe (Joshua) of Pearl, Mississippi, Rebecca Elswick of Memphis, Renee Jackson (Josh) of Morris Chapel, John Rogers (Carrie) of Jacksonville, North Carolina and William Rogers (Dale Wescott) of Memphis; 18 beloved grandchildren; his sisters, Suzanne Marshall; of Martin; and his brother, Steve Rogers of Martin. David is preceded in death by his parents, Lydia and Carl Rogers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.