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Levon Charles Rogers, 88, of Plumerville; passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at home. He was born Saturday, December 10, 1934, at Dutton; to Charley Smith and Ruby Jewel Barnett Rogers. Levon was a graduate of St. Paul High School where he served as a boxing coach during his senior year. Levon moved to Ohio just after graduation. His daughter, Renee was born there. He moved home to Arkansas and was employed by Wilson’s Processing in Springdale. He later moved to Tyson Foods where he was sanitation foreman for 20 years. He worked first in Springdale, and later moved to Rogers to bring their department up to standard. Levon loved riding horses and four-wheelers. He enjoyed travel and often commented on seeing places he had never thought he would see. One of his favorite things was to set under the trees in the front yard of his home in Pettigrew, talking with friends and neighbors. His first love was always his family. Levon was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Ruby Jewel Rogers; one grandson, Seth McGee; three brothers-in-law, Ivan Walker, Gary Franklin, and Don Birdsell; three sisters-in-law, Dollie Walker, Thelma Walker, and Margie Rogers, and two sons-in-law, Len Gulledge, and Bob Coker. Levon is survived by his wife, Dora Rogers, of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Renee Coker, of West Fork; Kim and John Smith, of Pettigrew; and Kris and Travis McGee, of Plumerville; three granddaughters, Jessie England and partner Amanda Savern, Lensey Gulledge and Clint Daily, and Lainey Smith; two grandsons, Shamus McGee, and Cody Templeton and wife, Hali. He is also survived by five great-granddaughters, Lenley Daily, Tatum England, Mayleigh England, Layla Templeton, and Lilith Templeton; one sister, Colleen Birdsell; two brothers, Keith Rogers, and Loyce Rogers; one sister-in-law, Lora Franklin; two brothers-in-law, Henry Walker, and Arl Walker; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Brashears Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Liberty-Williams Cemetery, at Dutton, with TJ Bennett officiating. Pallbearers will be Schade Walker, Rodney Franklin, Scott Franklin, Todd Rogers, Brent Rogers, and Coty Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis McGee, John Smith, Henry Walker, Arl Walker, Vaughn Denger, Dale Hice, Buddy Ritchie, and Red Moses. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Levon Rogers

December 10, 1934 - June 5, 2023