Lee Roy Rogers

August 29, 1921 - October 6, 2019

Lee Roy Rogers, 98 of Kingsburg, California, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019, in Kingsburg, California. Mr. Rogers was born in Mexico, Missouri. He attended schools in Missouri . He met Elda Lichte his high school sweetheart and they were married June 14, 1942 and have shared over 77 years together. Lee Roy became a pastor at the age of 21. Sharing his ministries in churches all over the State of Missouri before moving to Kingsburg where he and his wife pastored the Assembly of God Church for over 29 years. He retired in 1993. Following his retirement he and Elda assisted in area churches sharing their music ministry. He enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, making greeting and christmas cards and preaching. Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 77 years Elda Rogers, 3 daughters Sharon (Jesse) Englebright, Carolyn McCarley and Marsha (David) Melvin. 7 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 great-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Roscoe, 3 sisters Lorraine, Pauline, Doris. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Church of God, 1561 Mill St., Selma, followed by internment at the Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue. A Memorial Tribute may be offered by logging into www.salseranddillard.com.