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He was born on July 11, 1941, in Hidalgo County to Jack and Randa Carroll Rogers.
He performed numerous jobs until hired by Exxon Mobil in 1980. He became a fire team captain and instructor. He retired after 21 years of service with Exxon Mobil and moved to Leakey, where he, his wife, Pat, and his mother joined the Church in the Valley.
According to the family, there they had many close friends and Rogers served as a deacon of the church.
He enjoyed carving as a hobby and shared his knowledge with others by volunteering at the Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center where he also sold his art. He was always lending a hand to those in need.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Rogers; his mother; one sister; nine children; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at The Church In The Valley in Leakey.
Interment followed at Ray Miller Ranch.
The family suggests memorials to Relay for Life, which may be sent to Vicky Cantrell by calling her at 830-232-5598.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey.
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Thrasher, 59, of Barksdale, Texas died January 2, 2009 at is residence in Barksdale. He was born October 23, 1949 in South Carolina. Jerry has lived in and around the Nueces Canyon all of his life.
He was preceded in death by his step-father Arthur Chapin and his brother Eddie Thrasher.
He is survived by his mother, Ina Sue O’Bryant Everett, now residing at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Vance Baptist Church in Vance, Texas.
Cremation arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.