Eugene Eddie Rogers, Jr.

Eugene “Gene” Eddie Rogers Jr. passed at the age of 80 on July 1, 2025. He was born to his parents Eugene Eddie Rogers Sr. and Callie Mae Rogers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 11, 1944. A longtime resident of Walker, Gene worked as a pump mechanic for many years and was an active member at the Denham Springs Council on Aging. He was also a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Gene was proud to serve his country as a member of the United States Airforce. He will be deeply missed by the many people that had the joy and privilege to know and love him.

He is survived by his daughter Janean Rogers Durbin (Eric Wayne Durbin), sons John Eric Rogers (Gina) and Joey Rogers, grandchildren Brennon, Callie, Evan, and Ella, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his spouse of 56 years Geraldine Gautreau Rogers.

The family wants to give a special thanks to the ICU staff at Ochsner of Baton Rouge for their love and care during this time.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Alzheimer’s Association.

There will be a visitation held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Sunday, July 13 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Visitation will resume the following morning at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, July 14 from 10:00am to 11:00am with a mass starting at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Vickers Cemetery.