Charles Lee Rogers

October 9, 1941 - March 29, 2020

Charles Lee Rogers was born October 9, 1941 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Charlie and Johnnie Lee (Evans) Rogers. He passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Tulsa at 78 years of age. In 1950 the family moved from Texas and made their home in Okmulgee. Charles graduated from Okmulgee High School and served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the Oklahoma State Parks beginning in 1964 and retiring in 1999. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and sports fan. He also enjoyed old cars and classic movies. Charles was a member of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and the VFW Post 1189. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Rogers, mother, Johnnie Lee McIntire, brothers, Thomas Rogers and Roy Rogers and a sister-in-law, Charlene Rogers. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Rogers, of the home, brother, John Rogers of Beggs, sister, Ellen McDonald of Texas, daughter, Teresa Etheridge of Tennessee, son Jared Rogers of Purcell, son, Lance Rogers and wife Jennifer, of Purcell, step-son, Shawn Thompson of Pryor and step-daughter, Misty Thompson of Morris. He is also survived by his grandchildren, a great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the funeral home for viewing on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 1:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. A private family viewing followed by a private committal service at Okmulgee Cemetery will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Charles' Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com