Leland Keith Rogers
Published 1:23 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Former Fire Chief Leland Keith Rogers passed away March 24 (submitted photo).
Leland Keith Rogers passed away Sunday, March 24, at the age of 62.
Keith greatly loved his family and raised six wonderful children. He enjoyed playing the guitar and teaching his grandchildren to play. He loved spending time with Cody at the farm. He was a handyman and could fix anything. His favorite places to go were Harbor Freight and Home Depot. He retired as fire chief after 28 years of service with the Vicksburg Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Martin and sister, Katherine Rogers.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tracy Rogers; children, Cody Rogers (Summer), Kailee Rogers, Angelia LaBarre (Robert), Ashley Free (Patrick), Jai Reaves (J. R.), and Kristen Hite (Andy); mother, Mary K. Martin; brother, Michael Martin; grandchildren, Taylor LaBarre, Ryan LaBarre, Allie Free, Anslee Free, Miles Hite, Hayes Hite, Shiloh Rogers, and Hudson Rogers; best friend, Stephen Clifton (Lindy); and his beloved dog, Bubba.
Visitation was held Wednesday, March 27, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were the Vicksburg Fire Department.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Fresenius Vicksburg Dialysis Center for all of their hard work.