Robert Dale Rogers passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at the age of 46 years.

Robert was the son of Clifford & Eunice (Wiley) Rogers, born on July 30, 1965 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was brought up in Hughes County, in the Holdenville, Yeager and Wetumka communities. He attended Moss Schools, and two weeks before graduation decided to go to work doing something he really enjoyed, operating heavy equipment, and worked many years for Allen Atkins Construction. He was married to Shellie Sanders for 21 years. He was an all-American, genuine Oklahoma man who loved his family and friends, his horses, shooting his guns, and just hanging out with friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford & Eunice Rogers, and one sister, Karen Bridges.

He is survived by his wife, Shellie, of the home; their three children: Jimmie Giboney and husband David Raines, Sr. of Yeager, Amber Kaye Rogers and Zackery Dale Rogers, both of the home; two grandchildren, David Lee Raines, Jr. and Brenlynn Annie Irene Rogers; his father and mother-in-law, Wade & Brenda Gray; four sisters: Cleta Henley and husband Don, of Antlers, Oklahoma, Carol Arnn of Elk City, Oklahoma, Linda Coleman and husband Charles, of Enid, Oklahoma, and Anita Roberts and husband Danny, of Elk City, Oklahoma; six brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene Jeannie Rogers of Jasper, Georgia, Clifford 'Bud' & Diana Rogers of Elk City, David & Lisa Rogers of Holdenville, Jimmy & Donna Rogers of Enid, Marvin & Debbie Rogers of Canute, Oklahoma, and Tommy & Misty Rogers of Yeager; a host of nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 26, 2011, 3:30 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Home's Lillye Chapel and Robert was laid to rest in the Yeager Cemetery, with Rev. John Ewers officiating. Pallbearers were Brian Timmons, Ray Ray Dyer, Tony Wulf, Zack Rogers, Jimmy Dale Scott, Jay Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Gooden, Shawn Krammer, Chris Harris, Jeff Harris, Brian Maxwell and Gary Smith.