Obituary for Eric J. Rogers Sr.   December 22, 1952 - November 14, 2021

     Brother Eric John Duren Rogers, “Razzie” was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willie V. Rogers and John E. Duren on December 22, 1952. He graduated from B. T. Washington High School and received an A.S. degree from State Tech Community College, Memphis. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He loved his pastor and church, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Frank E. Ray Sr. He faithfully served in the Ushers Ministry and faithfully attended the Christian Academy (Sunday School) classes until his health declined. On November 14, 2021, Bro. Eric peacefully departed this life at Harbor View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He is predeceased by one son, Eric John Rogers, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, “Mama”, Mrs. Katherine Duren; four sisters, Lee E. Coleman (Ronald), Jacqueline Duren, Shirley O’Neal, and Jerita Duren; two brothers, Raymond Calhoun and John Duren; one daughter, Tumira Wicks; one son, Justin G. Wicks; two grandchildren, Raighan Rogers and Taliyah P. Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.