Johnnie L. Rogers

Johnnie L. Rogers, Age78, February 21, 2022. God blessed the Earth with the birth of Johnnie Lee Rogers, to the union of the late Walter and Willie Mae Rogers on June 16, 1943, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the fourth child (a twin) of seven children. Later, the family migrated to Michigan. Johnnie, AKA John was instrumental in using his hands to aid in the building of his family’s home in Inkster, Michigan. He was a graduate of Inkster High School. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the military. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany for three years as a skilled sharpshooter and also worked in the area of logistics transportation. He was honorably discharged in August 1968. Johnnie married the late Emma Jean Rogers, his wife of 47 years in 1967. They resided in Inkster, Michigan before a trailblazing move to Canton, Michigan. They established roots and also sought a better education for their children. Together, they raised and nurtured their three children Michael, Lisa and Tamara. Johnnie obtained his B.A. from Sienna Heights while working. He was employed by Xerox until his retirement. He loved to work with his hands and was a jack of all trades without any formal training. He was also a landlord that had at one point accumulated and managed more than ten properties before deciding to retire from property management. He enthusiastically traveled with his family on annual trips and had a love for nature. You would often find him bird watching from his patio. Johnnie accepted Christ as his personal Savior on January 3, 2022. Johnnie Lee Rogers took his first breath in Heaven on Monday, February 21, 2022 after a courageous battle against multiple health complications. Johnnie leaves to treasure his memory his children: Michael (Jennifer) Rogers, Lisa Rogers, and Tamara Rogers; five grandchildren: Christopher (Nellie) Rogers, Jacob Tennant, Jordan Rogers, Nyla Moreasun, and Shaylah Rogers; one great-granddaughter: Charlee Jean Rogers; Siblings- Elijah Rogers, Ann (Lovett) Moore [his twin], Mildred Wooten, and Dennis (Kosyln)Rogers; brother and sister in laws, numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd, Livonia on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM and a Visitation will follow after until 5:00 PM. Please share a memory of Johnnie on his tribute wall.