Obituary for Malvin Eugene Rogers
Malvin Eugene Rogers, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 01/14/2022 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center Richmond KY. He was born September 3, 1930 in Glasgow, Kentucky. He retired from Kentucky Utilities. He was an active Deacon at Friendship Baptist Church in Irvine for nearly 50 years.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 47 years, Vernalene (Bowles) Rogers, daughter Tanya Kim (Rogers) Richardson, and parents Merritt Ivan and Nellie Mae (Pace) Rogers. He is also predeceased by three sisters and three brothers: Mable Delphine (Rogers) Livesay, Opal Olene (Rogers) Riley, Barbara Nell (Rogers) Fisher, Leonard Merritt Rogers, J.C. Mitchell Rogers, Ewing Palmore Rogers.
Survivors include two sons Michael A. (Demetria) Rogers and Dwight E. (Sherry) Rogers, and son-in-law Wade Richardson; eight grandchildren: Nicole Caudill, Matthew (Lori) Rogers, Luke Rogers, Justin Rogers, Amanda (Danny) Melton, Shawn (Leanna) Richardson, Jeremy (Elizabeth) Richardson, Ryan (Morgan) Richardson; and 18 great-grandchildren: Noah, Isaac, Elijah and Timothy Rogers, Olivia Caudill, Shawn Hampton, Tanya, Kimberly and Brooklynn Richardson, Emelyn and Jaxson Melton, Lyrica Rogers, Abbigail, Nathaniel and Zachery Richardson, Callie and Banner Rogers, and Shane Richardson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Malvin was ordained a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow, KY in 1961. He continued to serve in many roles in the numerous churches he held membership in as he moved with his job to different communities. He worked diligently for his Lord and Savior JESUS Christ.
Malvin’s final KU transfer was to Irvine, KY in 1972, and he was always willing to contribute his time to this community that he loved so much. He served on the Irvine City Council, was a Commissioner on Irvine Housing Authority Board, and was a tireless member of Irvine Mountain Mushroom Festival Committee. He loved the Mountain Mushroom Festival and always made sure the vendors had everything they needed. He also supported the Irvine Fire Department and Rescue Squad in their service to his community. He was an avid supporter of Aldersgate Methodist Camp in Ravenna, KY. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be at Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, KY 01/21/2022, 6pm till 9pm, visitation at church 10am til 12 noon with funeral conducted by Bro. Scott Rogers at Friendship Baptist Church Irvine, KY 01/22/2022 at 12 noon. Graveside service and interment will follow at West Irvine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you place Bibles through The Gideon Organization in honor and memory of Malvin.
Pallbearers: Randy Lovin, John Beckler, Jeff Oliver, Gary Rogers, Cody Beckler and Logan Beckler
Preceding him in death was his wife of 47 years, Vernalene (Bowles) Rogers, daughter Tanya Kim (Rogers) Richardson, and parents Merritt Ivan and Nellie Mae (Pace) Rogers. He is also predeceased by three sisters and three brothers: Mable Delphine (Rogers) Livesay, Opal Olene (Rogers) Riley, Barbara Nell (Rogers) Fisher, Leonard Merritt Rogers, J.C. Mitchell Rogers, Ewing Palmore Rogers.
Survivors include two sons Michael A. (Demetria) Rogers and Dwight E. (Sherry) Rogers, and son-in-law Wade Richardson; eight grandchildren: Nicole Caudill, Matthew (Lori) Rogers, Luke Rogers, Justin Rogers, Amanda (Danny) Melton, Shawn (Leanna) Richardson, Jeremy (Elizabeth) Richardson, Ryan (Morgan) Richardson; and 18 great-grandchildren: Noah, Isaac, Elijah and Timothy Rogers, Olivia Caudill, Shawn Hampton, Tanya, Kimberly and Brooklynn Richardson, Emelyn and Jaxson Melton, Lyrica Rogers, Abbigail, Nathaniel and Zachery Richardson, Callie and Banner Rogers, and Shane Richardson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Malvin was ordained a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow, KY in 1961. He continued to serve in many roles in the numerous churches he held membership in as he moved with his job to different communities. He worked diligently for his Lord and Savior JESUS Christ.
Malvin’s final KU transfer was to Irvine, KY in 1972, and he was always willing to contribute his time to this community that he loved so much. He served on the Irvine City Council, was a Commissioner on Irvine Housing Authority Board, and was a tireless member of Irvine Mountain Mushroom Festival Committee. He loved the Mountain Mushroom Festival and always made sure the vendors had everything they needed. He also supported the Irvine Fire Department and Rescue Squad in their service to his community. He was an avid supporter of Aldersgate Methodist Camp in Ravenna, KY. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be at Toler Funeral Home in Irvine, KY 01/21/2022, 6pm till 9pm, visitation at church 10am til 12 noon with funeral conducted by Bro. Scott Rogers at Friendship Baptist Church Irvine, KY 01/22/2022 at 12 noon. Graveside service and interment will follow at West Irvine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you place Bibles through The Gideon Organization in honor and memory of Malvin.
Pallbearers: Randy Lovin, John Beckler, Jeff Oliver, Gary Rogers, Cody Beckler and Logan Beckler
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