Lyle "Billie" Elwood Rogers, II (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Lyle “Billie” Elwood Rogers, II, son of Lyle and Gertrude Bailey Rogers, was born March 20, 1947 in Vinton, Iowa. He passed away Thursday night, December 7, 2023, in his Phillipsburg, Missouri home at the age of seventy-six years, eight months and eighteen days.
Billie grew up working on the farm in Iowa. On August 14, 1986, he was baptized and had a relationship with his Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister at birth, Patty Rogers and his sister, Phyllis Ross; and brothers-in-law, Jack Ross and Dean Kenney.
Billie is survived by his daughters, Jody and Janie of Vinton, Iowa, and Cassandra Pruitt and her husband, Ben, of Lebanon, Missouri; his grandchildren, Kylor Pruitt and Chase Pruitt; and two sisters, Beverly Kenney and Patsy Rouse and her husband, Donnie, all of Vinton, Iowa; as well as other relatives and friends.
Billie was a very kind and tenderhearted man. He helped so many people and said ‘yes’ to everyone. He was loved by all.
He could fix anything – cars, tractors and mowers. He fixed things for family, friends and neighbors. In addition to fixing things, he enjoyed gardening flowers, doing yard work, drawing, carving and woodworking. He also loved to fish and enjoyed going to the river as much as possible.
Billie made an impact on many lives. May his memory remind us to embrace kindness and faith as we remember his life. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
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