Celebrating the life of
Ignatius Izzy Rogers, Jr.
August 28, 1942 - July 29, 2009
Ignatius W. "Izzy" Rogers, Jr., 66, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah, retired from Champion Machine after 41 years of service. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1960 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Izzy, as he was known by his many friends, was a member of the Dixieland Cruisers and an Antique Car enthusiast. He was of the Catholic faith and an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Judith H. Rogers, of Savannah, his daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Glenn Price, of Savannah, his son and daughter-in-law, Trae and Amy Rogers, of Houston, Texas, his sisters, Joyce R. Fischer, Ruthe Martin and her daughters, Marta and Mary; grandchildren, Cameron and McKenzie Rogers, Anna Price, Heather James and her husband, Foster, great-granddaughter, Naiya James, several nieces and nephews, and his mother-in-law, Fleta F. Browder, of Miami, Florida.
Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 2, 2009 with a Christian Wake Service at 5:00 p.m., at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with the Rev. Patrick O'Brien, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Toby Gnann, Tommy Brunson, Glenn Price, and his nephews, Frank Fischer, Jimmy Fischer, and Nash Fischer.
Remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406 and St. Mary's Home, 2170 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I'm sorry to learn that Waizmann passed away. He was my cousin but I think I only met him in 1960 when we visited Savannah. My Dad was Waizmann's younger brother, Freddy. I learned of his passing today while looking up ancestry information.
- Peggie Rogers Slocum, , MA
Such a wonderful and cheerful person! I work at Pump Components and knew him through there and his love for old cars! My prayers are with you, the family! Sorry for your loss!
- Adina Belevender, Savannah, GA
Judy and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Izzy was a wonderful person. I have worked with him since 2001 at Champion. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janis Truelove
- Janis Truelove, Savannah, GA
Judy,Holly and Trae,our deepest sympathy.The news was a shock.A business trip out of state will prevent us from being with you.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My memory of Izzy is a huge smile and a very nice 'hello' whenever I saw him. A really great person. I feel priveleged to have known him all these years. Reed Dulany
- Reed Dulany, Jr., Savannah, GA
My friend you will be surely missed. Thanks for you friendship thru the years
- Larry McVey, Savannah, GA
Judy, I cannot express my shock and grief when I heard about Weysman. Know words can say what a fine person he was. Never did you see him without a smile on his face, he will be missed by all. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. Joe & Harriett Dillon Marceline Miller
- Harriett, Savannah, GA
Judy, I cannot express my shock and grief when I heard about Weysman. Know words can say what a fine person he was. Never did you see him without a smile on his face, he will be missed by all. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. Joe & Harriett Dillon Marceline Miller
- Harriett, Savannah, GA
I'm sorry to learn that Waizmann passed away. He was my cousin but I think I only met him in 1960 when we visited Savannah. My Dad was Waizmann's younger brother, Freddy. I learned of his passing today while looking up ancestry information.
- Peggie Rogers Slocum, , MA
Such a wonderful and cheerful person! I work at Pump Components and knew him through there and his love for old cars! My prayers are with you, the family! Sorry for your loss!
- Adina Belevender, Savannah, GA
Judy and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Izzy was a wonderful person. I have worked with him since 2001 at Champion. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janis Truelove
- Janis Truelove, Savannah, GA
Judy,Holly and Trae,our deepest sympathy.The news was a shock.A business trip out of state will prevent us from being with you.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My memory of Izzy is a huge smile and a very nice 'hello' whenever I saw him. A really great person. I feel priveleged to have known him all these years. Reed Dulany
- Reed Dulany, Jr., Savannah, GA
My friend you will be surely missed. Thanks for you friendship thru the years
- Larry McVey, Savannah, GA
Judy, I cannot express my shock and grief when I heard about Weysman. Know words can say what a fine person he was. Never did you see him without a smile on his face, he will be missed by all. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. Joe & Harriett Dillon Marceline Miller
- Harriett, Savannah, GA
Judy, I cannot express my shock and grief when I heard about Weysman. Know words can say what a fine person he was. Never did you see him without a smile on his face, he will be missed by all. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. Joe & Harriett Dillon Marceline Miller
- Harriett, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
