Ronald R. Rogers

Ronald R. Rogers was born in Hartwell, WV on December 21, 1951. He was the eighth-born child of Levi Rogers and Lucille Waller Rogers. He passed away on July 29. 2013. Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, and completed his Associate Degree in Computer Sciences at Stayer University. He was baptized at an early age and was a devout Christian. Ronnie worked as a Master Printer for Xerox Corporation before moving into the Computer Technology field. He later moved to Bethesda, MD where he worked as a computer analyst for Automated Data Processing (ADP) in Bethesda. After moving back to Columbus in the 1990’s, he began working for Health Management Systems (HMS) where he finished his career as an Information Technology Specialist. Ronnie was very much a family man. His love for and devotion to his family was obvious to everyone who knew him. He adored his Mother, and he enjoyed a very special relationship with his nieces and nephews. Ronnie was famous for directing family social events, and he relished his role as the family gardener. He could grow anything! And he frequently won the “Biggest Fish” award in the family’s “Guy’s Only Annual Fishing Trip on Lake Erie.” Among his co-workers Ronnie was described as “the kindest, most patient IT Specialist we have ever worked with.” Ronnie is survived by his beloved Mother, Lucille Rogers of Columbus; his father, Levi Rogers is deceased. He also is survived by four brothers: James (Nancy), John, Christopher and Gregory (Laura); one adopted brother, Sterling; one brother, Warren, who preceded him in death; five sisters: Mary Smith, Joyce Rogers, Delores Lawson, Iris Scott and Teresa Thomas; one sister, Brenda, died in infancy. He also is survived by 19 nieces and nephews; 23 great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.