James M. "Mike" Rogers

Funeral services celebrating the life of James M. “Mike” Rogers, 69, of Deville, Louisiana will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Steve Cowart officiating. Interment will follow in the Shofner Cemetery. Prior services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, Louisiana with Reverend Leonard Free officiating.

Mr. Rogers passed from this life Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Deville, Louisiana. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his working career, he was operations manager for the railroad.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Carolyn (Morehouse) Rogers; son, Doug Rogers and wife Kellie; daughter, Kelly Baudier and husband Peter; grandchildren, Ashley Rogers, Makayla Cooper and Haley Rogers; special and loyal companion, his dog Ms. Maggie; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Helen (Mackey) Rogers, and various other family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Still Water Hospice and the VA doctors, nurses and staff for the loving care given to Mike.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Prior visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at Hixson Brothers, Pineville, Louisiana.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com or www.hixsonbrothers.com

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.