Elbert Druie Rogers, 94, of Piggott died on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at the Jonesboro Health Care in Jonesboro.

He was born April 17, 1911, the son of the late Lewis Edgar and Bulah Hill Rogers.

He was united in marriage to Virgie M. Smith on Oct. 24, 1931. They had one son.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie; and one sister, Florene Sherraden.

He is survived by one son, Joe Rogers and wife, Melba, of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Preston Rogers and wife, Crystal, Melissa Rogers and Clifton Rogers and wife, Stacy, all of Jonesboro; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Joseph and Connor; one brother, Rue Porter Rogers of Piggott; one sister, Janavee Snure of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Charles Carrens officiating. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Shanklin, Don Roeder, Steve White, Allen Hardin, Tom Sneed and Joe Pace.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.