Creig L. Rogers, 40, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 in Fayetteville. He was born November 7, 1972 in Fayetteville the son of Les and Debbie Counts Rogers.
Creig was a two time all state fooball player, playing in the all star game in Little Rock, KURM Radio dream team and also played for the U of A at Monticello Bollweevils, president of FHA and member of FBLA while in high school.
He also was an avid mule rider and all around horseman, loved life, loved his wife and children; loved to tell you a story and make you laugh; never met a stranger, the first time you met him, you felt like you knew him all your life.
Survivors include his wife, Ronda Allen Rogers of the home; his parents, Les and Debbie Rogers of Fayetteville; 2~children, Alexandria Jade Rogers and Mackenzie Creig Rogers of Clinton, MA; 3~step-children, Shaila, Natasha and Cameron Ratliff of Fayetteville; 3~brothers, Chris Rogers and wife, Cristy of Fayetteville, Casey Rogers and wife, Jessica of Fayetteville and Chance Rogers and wife, Kristin of Fayetteville. Maternal grandmother, Donna Counts of Elkins; 2~nephews, Landon Rogers and Laken Rogers.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Elkins High School Gym with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5~7 PM at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.
Memorial may be made to the Creig Rogers athletic scholarship fund at Elkins High School 349 N. Center Street Elkins, AR 72727.
Debbie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Pasty and Jonny Johnson
May the memories you hold dear to your heart bring you peace & comfort at this time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
prayers to the family of creig, so sorry , truman patti baker
Debbie, Les and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Creig was a wonderful person and I am sure he will always be missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Les,Debbie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Dan & Judy Morgan
To Les ,Debbie and the family
We offer our deppest condolence to you all . Creig and I go way back from spending the night at each others house when we where kids to our rough houseing later in life . I can say we where true friends that grew apart like some do. Our thoughts and prays are with you all . He will be missed but never forgotten ! One last thing to my friend ride on ! I bet he has a mule saddled and waiting .
Creig was akways a pleasure to be around. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for your family. Cindy Roberts Brown..
He was number 1 in every sense of the word. First born, first son, first grandchild, first nephew, first cousin, first step, first cry, first love, first baseball player, first football player, first friend, first mule rider, first animal lover, first person to laugh and to make me laugh and always the first to say I love you.
I loved it when he was born, it was like having a little brother and he was so much fun from that day forward.
Love and miss you…..Aunt Dena
Words cannot describe how heavy our hearts are to have lost such a kind, lovable young man. Our sympathies go out to Ronda, his brothers, Casey, Chance and Chris -mom and dad, Les and Debby and his children and everybody who loved Creig. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace to know that he is in the loving arms of his maker. Creig will forever be in our memories God Bless.
Les and Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear about your son; my prayers are with you! It is so hard to lose a child…you are in my prayers and may GOD comfort your family now.
It has been a long time since we were in Marvin’s class together at UBC…but, I think of you often.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
We are all missing our friend. Prayers go out for the family.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family.
He was number 1 in every sense of the word. First born, first son, first grandchild, first nephew, first cousin, first step, first cry, first love, first baseball player, first football player, first friend, first mule rider, first animal lover, first person to laugh and to make me laugh and always the first to say I love you.
I loved it when he was born, it was like having a little brother and he was so much fun from that day forward.
Love and miss you…..Aunt Dena
I only kew Creig for a short time. From the first time we spoke I knew I had a friend for life. Creig had a laugh that you would never forget and he shared it a lot. We hit it off right away because we both like Horses and hunting. Creig was a friend you could count on all the time, and someone who knew you no matter where you seen him. He was a man’s man. I will miss you my friend, but never forget you.
James Mason
I was sadden to hear the news friday night and will miss the conversations we had about our mules and horses with each other over a biscuit at Elkhorn on a Saturday morning. Creig was always happy and uplifting when you was around him and will be missed. Our hearts and prays go out to you and Debbie and all of your family.
Dear Debbie,
I was deeply saddened to see Creig’s obituary this morning. I remember Creig as an adorable third grader with a ready smile and willing attitude. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your husband, Chris, Casey, and Chance.
You are in our prayers. We were so very sorry to hear of the death of your son, Creig.
Marion and Carolyn Crider
I am so very sorry for this loss. It is almost to crazy to believe. I have not seen Creig in years but remember all to well the fun times that were had as kids. Please know that we are thinking of you all and pray for peace and comfort in this very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Creig will truly be missed. May god bring you all peace.
Rogers Family,
I remember Creig coming to Casey’s baseball games when Jake, Jared and Casey played on the same teams. I am so sorry you have to suffer the loss of a child. Sounds like he was a really fun loving guy. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Pam, Emmie Anderson (MOM) and Patti Stiles.
Dear Rogers Family,
My heart aches for the family. Deeply saddened by your loss. Hold your memories close. I love the quote from Winnie the Pooh “If there ever comes a time when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart I’ll stay there forever” I think that says it all.
Marsha and Jeff Marley
Les, Debbie, and family,
Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie, Les and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Creig, we have you all in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God be with you through this painful time and shower all of you with the wonderful, many memories you must all have with Creig.
No word can soothe spirits at the loss of a child no matter how old! Our hearts are broken for you. May God grant you peace and serenity , and keep you close at this time!
Les, Debbie, Chris, Casey & Chance,
We were so fortunate to have had Creig in our lives. We loved him like a son, as we do Chris, Casey & Chance. We will miss his kindness, love and laugh. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all.
Les and Debbie,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Chuck and Joyce Patrick
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN FOR YOU!!! We cannot tell you how terribly sorry we are. Our kids are not supposed to leave earth before us. All of you are in our prayers.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Rhonda you have lost your best friend and husband I pray for God to keep his arm around you and hold you tight. Debbie and Les so sorry for the loss of your oldest son, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronda,
I want to thank you for making Creig so happy. It was apparent how much you loved each other and I’m so thankful. May you find peace in his memories. We love you too.
Jerry & Jeannine Clevenger
Lester and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Creig. My heart goes out to you and pray God will bless and comfort. We love you all. Your cousin, Joann
Our hearts grieve for your family. You will be missed.
Dempsey and Kathy Lewis
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Les and Debbie,
We are so heartbroken to hear of Creig’s death. Jimmy has always thought so much of him and will miss his visits and friendship. He was a friend to Jimmy when no one else was. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers go out to the family, so sorry Don & Brigid
Dear Rogers Family, There is nothing I can say that will make this loss any better. I will just say I am sorry for your loss but that would not be near enough. I cannot begin to feel what yall are feeling. I could continue to say all these normal things that most prople say when someone loses a loved one but Creig was not a normal run of the mill guy. Creig has been my friend for many years. His love for life, his awesome laugh after telling a joke, his love for his family and neighbors, happy go lucky attitude will all be missed, Our prayers are with yall during this terrible time, I lost my friend and I will miss him, but I have to believe we will see him soon on the other side, Time will pass, Hearts will heal, and Creig will never be forgotten. Sincere condolences Rogers family, May God be with you all. Most sincere condolences from The Sparks Family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Debbie, I’m very sorry for your loss. Words are escaping me as I’m in shock. The 2 older boys knew me and would talk to me.Creig talked to me when I was at childcare.Even though he had to reintroduce himself, as he was not the child I knew!
Our Deepest sympathy for your family. You are in our thoughts a prayers at this difficult time.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WAS MARRIED TO KRISTIAN MASA AND WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH YOUR SON. MET HIM 20 YRS AGO AND FROM THE START HE ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE. IT WAS A BLESSING TO HAVE CALLED HIM MY FRIEND.
I’m praying GOD will comfort your family in this time of loss.
So sorry for your loss.
Creig was a good man and will be missed.
Debb, Les and the entire family.
Thinking about and praying for you guys. I’m so sorry to hear about Creig. Every time he’d see me I remember him walking up and slapping me really hard on the back then busting out into to that infectious laugh of his. He’d always ask me how I was doing and if I’d caught all the fish out of the pond up there at you guys place yet. I’m really going to miss him.
Miss y’all, Love y’all!
God bless
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you…so sorry for your loss
Edna Williams and boys
Dear Rogers family –
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray you find comfort in the memories and stories shared of Creig. It’s been over twenty years since I last saw Creig, but I have many fond memories of him. As a new home economics teacher, Creig (and others) were the reason I stayed in education. He served as the FHA president and was enrolled in several of my classes — never a dull moment. I wonder whatever happened to the horse blanket he made in Clothing class?!
My familys thoughts and prayers are with all of you, nothing I can say will make this any better, however Craig lived life too the fullest a way a lot of us should never saw him without a smile on his face and i had a lot of fun out of him in school.craig came from a good family with good parents and brothers. my prayers are with you all.
Alex and Mackenzie,
The entire middle school faculty is keeping you both in their thoughts and prayers. I cannot go anywhere in the school without someone stopping me and asking how you are. Know that you both are loved.
Ms Quist
Ronda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of this tragic accident. We are thinking and praying for you all.
I don’t even know where to begin other than to say we love you all! Creig made such an impact on our lives. If it weren’t for him, Keith and I wouldn’t be married, I wouldn’t have my boys, and I wouldn’t have have my dearest friends, relationships and more than likely the job I have now. Keith and I both have always loved Creig like a brother. We chose Creig to be Ethan’s God parent which was a true testimate of how we felt and continue to fill about Creig. Only living less than a block away, we saw Creig at least weekly. We loved Creig and the impact he made in our lives. I have no doubt that he is in heaven, with our Father, greeting all of our loved ones passed, with that infectious smile, most likely a joke, and that iconic laugh! I know that our lives are better because Creig was a part of it! We love you and are and will always pray for you, Les, Debbie, Ronda, Chris, Casey, Chance, Alex, McKenzie, Shaila, Tosha Cameron and family. Please keep us close and near to you as we have always been. We love you all!
Keith, Amy, Ethan, Layne and Ben Evans
Debbie, I am so very sorry that you are having to walk in my shoes of losing a son. I always remember you telling me how you can’t imagine losing a child. I am so sorry you are now having to experience the loss and sorrow. I wish I could tell you anything that would bring you comfort, but during this time there is nothing that I can say that will help. I will not be able to attend the funeral due to us being out of town but I want you to know that I am here if you ever want to talk. No one understands the feelings that go along with losing a child unless they have been there. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time…I am so very sorry…I’m here if you ever need me….Darlene
Les and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rogers family. Creig will be greatly missed. He always had a smile on his face and took the time to say hello.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Lynn & Joyce Kelly
Our condolences from Mike, Randy and Kendall at the Fayetteville Motor Exchange.
Please know I am deeply sorry for your loss of Creig and all that he meant to family and friends. I consider it a privilege watching him grow up in Elkins and then to have the opportunity to be part of his time at Arkansas-Monticello. Everyone who knew him was fortunate and he certainly had the ability to always make you laugh–that is a rare gift and one we will all miss.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family. Creig was a gentle giant!
Creig…eee , you will be missed by me and many others…its times like these you are grateful for a strong family and we know you fit the bill their. Enjoy your prolly detoured Mule ride to the gates of Heaven my friend.
Stay strong Rogers family especially u Rhonder, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
we are so sory for your loss, may God be with you .
Debbie, Lester and Family,
May God bless, comfort and keep you all in the palm of his hand while you go through this hard, hard time.
Debbie and Les so sorry for your lose
So sorry for your loss! With deepest sympathy! John and Brenda Fallen
Debbie, Les and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this trying time. Tim and Koleen Downing
My thoughts and Prayers are with you Les and Debby. Nothing I can say will ease your pain at this time. Just know that if you need a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear, I am there for you. You will need lots of them. Those precious memories will become more special each passing day. The Lord will help you through this tragic loss. May God Bless each and every one of you, always.
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to family and friends.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. I hadn’t seen him in years, but I know he was just as full of life and laughter as ever. Creig, you will be missed.
Debbie, Les and family,we are so sorry
For your loss. Our thoughts and prayers
Are with you. James and Debbie Hoskins
Thoughts & prayers to the entire Rogers family. Be at peace, my friend.
Rogers family and friends I extend my heart to you all. Craig was a one of a kind person. An amazing friend to anyone that came across his path. I had the privilege to go to school with Craig and watch him grow into the Amazing man he is. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pray the Lord gives u the comfort each and everyone of you need in this time of hurt and devastation. Craig I know you are in heaven riding your horse and mule threw the wide open spaces, all I can say is Ride on my friend, and always know you will be deeply missed but Never Forgotten
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Such a loss of a dear friend. May God comfort and guide you all.
So sorry for.your loss,may God comfort each one of the family.
May God Be with you and your family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Mike and Connie Hillian and Family
Sending my sincere condolences to the entire Rogers family. Creig was an outstanding young man in school and life as well. I have nothing but fond memories.
Prayers to the Rogers Family
May God be with you all
Gary O. Perry
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Les, Debbie and all the family,
Ward and Debbie Harris
I am so sorry for your loss…..we all are. We will miss him as well.
Debbie, Les and Family,
My heart aches for you guys. Creig was an amazing guy and I have so many wonderful memories of him. I only wish I had seen him more as we had gotten older. It breaks my heart knowing how busy we get with our lives and lose touch with so many and it isn’t until they are gone and it is too late that we realize how great it would have been to have seen them one last time. I will always carry around the memories I have of him and will never forget his smile and infectious laugh. I will have to wait quite a bit longer but I know one day I will get to see him again, just as we all will and oh what a happy day that will be. My love and prayers are with you all!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss, Creig was a one of a kind guy. He will be truly missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers, may God give you all peace.
Rogers family and friends,
Marcus knew Creig very well and he will miss him greatly. Our hearts are heavy for you all. We are both so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you and comfort you.
Our greatest sympathy,
The Barker Family
Les, Debbie, and Family,
My heart was heavy when I heard about Creig. He was a very special person, one of a kind. He had character like I’ve never seen before. His hugs were so big it would knock the breath out of you. I’ll always remember his hugs and his laughter. I cannot say enough, how truly sorry I am for your loss. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will hold my precious memories dear, rip Craig, gone, never forgotten
My sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to Ronda, Creig’s parents and family. From the minute we met at Bankston Hall at UAM, we’ve been friends since. Seeing Creig a few months back was so much fun and we had a great time talking about the UAM days. I’ll never forget the time a half dozen of us came home with Creig one weekend from and rode horses at his parents…the horse I was on rubbed me off of it on the corner of the barn. So many good times and memories of Creig. No one like him. God bless his soul and his family.
Jeff ‘Catman’ Cathey
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Rogers family at this difficult time. Please let us, your lake neighbors know if we can help in any way. We are so sorry for your loss.
Creig was one of my favorite people. He was just pure entertainment and personality packed into a human. He always thought of others! He did so much for my dad, thinking of him and grtting him off the mountain to enjoy life. What a loss for the world to not have him in it!
Les, Debbie, Chris, Casey and Chance,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Creig was a great man. I thought a lot of him, he always spoke to me like I just saw him yesterday. He would laugh telling me stories and then at my stories. I always respected him for being such a honest guy.
You never truly get over a loss like this but rejoice in the memories that you have of him.
God Bless,
Bryan Harris and family
Prayers go out for family and friends. He was a classmate and friend of mine. His laugh alone would put a smile on your face. He will be greatly missed
Prayers for Family and friends. He was a classmate and friend. His laugh alone would put a smile on your face. He will be greatly missed.
Les and Family, I only got to know Creig while y’all worked our site. All that has been said about him on this board was evident to me during that short time. He was obviously happy and had a joy in and for life. May you and yours find support in each other and in all the friends who so meaningfully shared here. God Bless and give you peace.
Debbie and Les: So sorry to hear about Creig. Vee just told me today 6/13/2013. Van never told me and only told Vee after he got back. Sorry we have lost touch. My love and thoughts and prayers to all of you and his wife and children. Please get in touch with me. would love to hear from you. Vee sends her love and thoughts and prayers too. She is at my house now for the weekend. Love you Debbie and Les. Charlye