Charles Laveral Rogers, 66 of Beech Grove passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1946 in Tyronza to the late Abb and Hettie (Mahan) Rogers. Laveral was employed for 29 years at Greene County Tech. A family man and Jehovah's Witness, Mr. Rogers loved his kids and grandkids. He was also a writer and had one novel published. Preceding Laveral in death were his parents; one brother, Randell Rogers; one sister, Bernice Redmond.Survivors include his wife, Doris Lavern Rogers; son and daughter-in-law, Terry Laveral and Wendy Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Dustin Cashion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carrell and Marcella Rogers, and Larry and Nancy Rogers; one sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Ronald Cole; three grandchildren, Shea and Stephen Rogers, and Dakota Cashion; two step-grandchildren, Christopher and Duran DeFries; a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive guests from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27 at Phillips Funeral Home. Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Alton Hunt and Les Langley officiating.The Brothers from the Kingdom Hall will serve as Pallbearers. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Rogers' nephews. Lavern and family, my deepest sympathies go out to you in this tragic time. I know you are all devastated tremendously. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.Betty Coggin To the wife Lavern, the Rogers Family and extended family: May Jehovah comfort you and give you peace during this time of sorrow. Laveral was a honorable and faithful brother and friend. He will be missed but a hope of a time when all things will be united "under the tent of Jehovah" through the Messianic Kingdom.Charlotte & Dennis Stinebaugh - Rathdrum, Idaho I am so sorry for your loss. Leveral was a fine man who contributed so much to our school. Gail Hood So sorry to hear about Laveral. I was so proud to read about his book the other day. I know he will be deeply missed by all of you.Audrea King With you in looking forward to the resurrection of Laveral. May Jehovah comfort you.....To Jehovah the Sovereign Lord belong the ways out from death. Ps 68:20Gary and Pam Shipley Lavern, Terry & Tammy - I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Laveral's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Brian & Libby Melton You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Carl and Darlene Boozer Just now heard and wanted to let you know that are hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of fond memories of Laveral as my bus driver.Jerry & Bridget Reinhart My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Special thought and prayer to Carrell .Vernon Adams The congregation will miss Laverl deeply. So sorry for your loss, Lavern. Anything you need, feel free to call on me.Kyra Holt