1. Obituary "
Mr. Hope Rogers, Jr. known as "Mr. Hope", the eldest
child of five children born to the late Hope and Clara Rogers,
was born February 28, 1931 in Henry County, McDonough,
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GA. He was educated in the Atlanta Public School System,
graduating from Davld T, Howard High School in 1950.
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During his early life, Hope, Jr. accepted Christ by joining'
Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church under the Pastorate of
Reverend Biggs.
Psalm 116:15. Precious in the
Mr. Hope, served in the United States Army during the
Korean War from 1950 thru 1953 with an honorable
sight of the Lord is the death
discharge, later joining The U.S. Army Reserves where he of His saints.
served with full Military Honors and receiving a Bronze Star.
Mr. Hope's passion was bartendering. He was a
professional bartender working at several bars in the Old Soldiers never die,
Buckhead area. He was best known for working at Dugan's
Bar and Grill on Ponce De Leon Ave for over Twenty-five
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years. He was a quiet man, low key, and not to many frills,
who loved his patrons and always had a good conversation
with them. He served the best drinks in town. Patrons Farewell, Mr. Hope Rogers Jr.!
always came back looking for Mr. hope. He had a voice that
made you think that you were so special. He was just that We will see you again in that
type of fellow.
great Command Post in the sky!
Mr. Hope was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
great grandfather, father-in-law and brother. He was a
dedicated family man. He was united in holy matrimony to Family and Friends
his beloved, the late Miriam Hancock for fifty years until her
death. Hope is the proud father of five children: Son,
Michael Rogers, Daughters: Chiquita Rogers, Theonita
Fannin, Chandra Moreland and Monica Holloway (Aaron), I.
Grandchildren: Eric Moreland, Jacinda Brown, and Deionte i
Fannin, Arianna and Aaron Holloway, Great grandchild;
Cedric Brown, Brothers: Mr. Walter Rogers (Olevia), Mr.
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Jerrell Rogers (Edith), Sisters: Mrs. Catherine R. Wood and
Mrs. Eufaula R. Barron, nieces, nephews, cousins and many
other relatives and friends.
