Reuben James Rogers was born in Whistler, Alabama on June 11, 1943, to Reuben Slay Rogers (1914 – 1990) & Beatrice "Bea" Ivey Rogers (1917 – 1981) and passed away on April 13, 2021, after a recent diagnosis of myelofibrosis. He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 16, 1964, and served two years for his country.  He was a Petty Officer Third Class and served as a Commissary Mate Third Class on the USS Johnston and was honorably discharged on April 29, 1966.  Reuben was a career automotive sales expert, most recently serving customers through Hennessy Honda of Woodstock, GA for the past 16 years.

Reuben is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kerry Prewitt Rogers, of Woodstock, GA, two sisters, Fay Rogers Hudson, (husband Lawrence) of Braselton, GA, Ann Rogers Chastain, (husband Chet 1934-1993) of Warner Robins, GA, six children, Kimberly Watkins, (husband Michael) of Dallas, GA, Christy Dale, (husband Steve) of Mobile, AL, Bryan Rogers, (wife Sarah) of Richton, MS, Vince Rogers, (wife Lauren) of Concord, GA, Scott Smith, (wife Jennifer) of West Palm Beach, FL and Bonnie Bohannon, (husband Gary) of Acworth, GA. Fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Reuben loved spending time with his wife and had a passion for hunting and fishing when he wasn't traveling with his family or selling cars. Let's all gather and tell some fishing stories.

In honor of Reuben, his family is requesting your presence at Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188 on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM to celebrate his life. Feel free to wear your favorite fishing or beach shirt to celebrate the occasion.

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make donations online: www.wellstar.org/givetohospice or mail donations to Wellstar Foundation, 805 Sandy Plains Rd., Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30066. Specify donation to go to, Tranquility at Cobb in remembrance of Reuben Rogers

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock GA., 30188 ph. (770) 293-2757, is honored to assist the Rogers family.