Brent Leon Rogers

Brent Leon Rogers, age 89 of Murray, KY, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.

He retired after many years of farming in West Tennessee.  He formerly worked as a machine operator for Denco Clothing in Palmersville, TN.  Brent loved being outdoors, enjoyed hunting, and loved farming.  He always had a good word to say about anyone he knew.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Puryear.

Brent was born November 9, 1930, in Buchanan, TN, to the late Clive Buron Rogers and the late Rosa May Kirkland Rogers.

He was married January 4, 1957, to Rettah Sanders Rogers, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2010.

He is survived by his daughter, Jackie (Charles) Capps of Murray, KY; his son, Brent (Dawn) Rogers of Puryear, TN; one brother, Dewey (Sue) Rogers of Puryear, TN; two grandchildren, Lori (Richard) Pond of Paris, TN, and Carrie (Art) Smith of Paris, TN; five great grandchildren, Clinton Mobley, Chris Pond, Rachel Pond, Alyson Smith, and Colin Smith; and one great-great grandchild, Cameron Mobley.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Crouch and Eva Nell Henderson; and four brothers, Tommy Rogers, James Rogers, Buron Rogers, and one in infancy.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN, 38242.  Visitation will be Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Tom Sisco officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Hopkins, Keith Rogers, Clint Sisco, Everett Hart, Richard Pond, and Chris Pond.

Burial will be in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery in Puryear, TN.