John Thomas Rogers
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John Thomas Rogers

  • December 4, 1941 - December 19, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Ellen, I just learned of Tom's passing and want to express my deepest sympathies. He was a good friend and will be missed. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Frank Butler - Little Rock, AR

“Ellen and family, so sorry to hear about Tom, always a good guy, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eddie and Debbie ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Eddie Smith - Bryant, AR

“Ellen: I was so sorry to hear of Tom's recent passing. I heard he had been sick for quite a long time and I know you and your daughters are glad...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Terrye Brosh - Bella Vista, AR

“I will miss him,a man of few words,but the ones he shared were gold.I am sorry I couldn't make it to the place today, my thoughts and prayers to Kim...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Jason harper - Little Rock, AR

“So very sorry to hear about Mr. Rogers. Love and heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Rogers, Kim and Kelly. You are all in my thoughts during this sad...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Ellen Hammond Hagood - AR

“Ellen and family...so sorry to hear today of Tommy's passing. I hope you and your girls know that many of us are thinking of you at this sad time. ...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Sandy Hubbard - Fayetteville, AR

“Ellen and family...so sorry to hear today of Tommy's passing. I hope you and your girls know that many of us are thinking of you at this sad time. ...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Sandy Hubbard - Fayetteville, AR

“Oh, Ellen and Kelly, Gary and I are very saddened over the loss of Tom. We will hold you close in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Terry and...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Terry Barket - Little Rock, AR

“Ellen, and the girls and family. I had so many laughs through the years with Tom. Especially about his pig, Razor! I pray GOD give all of you peace...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Mike Thomas - Conway, AR - Friend


John Thomas Rogers, 70, died due to respiratory failure December 19, 2011 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born December 4, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Johnny O Rogers and Coreen Rogers Smith. Tom graduated from Oak Park & River Forest High School in Oak Park, IL and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He married the love of his life, Martha "Ellen" Loving in 1964. He was an avid Razorback fan and supporter of the Razorback Foundation, earned an award from Little Rock Parks for volunteer contributions, and loved to fish and play golf.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen; his two daughters Kelly Griffey and her husband Ken of Little Rock, Kim Rogers of Charleston, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Lauren and Jackson; aunt, uncle, cousins and a multitude of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, aunts, uncles and his beloved pig "Razor".

Visitation will be held at 6pm-7pm on Wednesday, December 21st at Griffin-Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the funeral home.

Memorial's can be made to Little Rock Parks Foundation 500 W Markham, Rm.108, LR 72201 or The 20th Century Lodge, 4011 Maryland Ave, LR 72204 . Condolences may be expressed at www.griffinleggett.com