Ellis David Rogers Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Ellis David Rogers was born on May 1, 1941, to Tom and Mary Allen Rogers in Lena, Louisiana. Ellis, 80, of Lena, Louisiana, passed away on February9, 2022, at his residence. In 1960, after graduating from Wettermark High School in Boyce, Louisiana, he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1963. Ellis married his wife on December 9, 1965. Ellis was awarded a criminal law degree from Louisiana State University-New Orleans. He held positions as a New Orleans Policeman, Lead Journeyman, and retired as Lead Maintenance Supervisor from the New Orleans Housing Authority. Ellis owned and managed multiple businesses over the years in New Orleans and Alexandria. He was baptized at an early age. After living in New Orleans, Louisiana for over 40 years, He returned back home to Lena, LA. He attended Damascus Baptist Church and Grant Chapel AME Church both in Lena, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 56 years, Doris Rogers; four children: Annie Lee Tate (Leo) of Fort Worth, Texas, Wanda Logwood Armour of Houston, Texas, Loleta Rogers Wright of Lena, Louisiana, and Eldelias Rogers of Minden, Louisiana; his extended family, the Bynogs; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. He is prceded in death by his mother, father, brothers, sisters, one daughter, Taminekia Rogers, and one grandson. Please keep the family in prayer ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"