Jessie Armon Rogers, 94, of Moundville, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Moundville Baptist Church, with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
He is survived by his daughter, DeLane Rogers Bailey (Chris); his grandchildren, Lindsey Rogers Smith (Jeff), Jennifer Rogers Fierbaugh (Wes), Marcie Rogers Morris (Justin), John Rogers Bailey (Carolyn), Walton James Bailey and his fiancée Presley Oswalt; and his five great-grandchildren, Anderson Smith, Lydia Smith, Cooper Cowley, Carter Morris, and Garrett Morris. He is also survived by his brother, Eugene Rogers (Betty) of Northport, and sister-in-law, Bobbie Rogers, of Fayette, Alabama. He was loved deeply by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rogers was born on September 13, 1931, to Rich and Appie Rogers. He went on to marry the love of his life, Mattie Mae Hall Rogers. They were married for 69 years and welcomed two children, David Armon Rogers, who preceded them in death, and Emily Delane Rogers Bailey.
He worked for the City of Moundville until his retirement, when he began to enjoy daily coffee visits with friends, fishing, and working in his garden. He was an active member of Moundville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for over fifty years and was honored as Deacon Emeritus for his many years of faithful service.
Armon’s family was the focus and joy of his life. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. He filled his days caring for his loved ones and watching and supporting them in whatever endeavors they were involved in. He was a constant companion to his wife after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and never missed a single day in seven years visiting her at Moundville Health & Rehab.
It was very rare for him to miss any activity his children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren were involved in. He cheered from the stands as he watched them twirl, dance, cheer, and play football and baseball. He even traveled, a few years ago, to Grand Junction, Colorado, to watch his grandson play in the junior college World Series.
Armon loved people and never met a stranger. He had a gift for befriending anyone he met. He was often jokingly referred to as the “Mayor” of Moundville Health & Rehab because he knew and was so loved by everyone there. Armon truly had a love for the Lord and shared the gospel as often as possible. His faith guided his life until the day he took his last breath.
Pallbearers are John Bailey, Walt Bailey, Jerry Dyer, Torrey Johnson, Terrill Jones, Danny Matherson, Ricky Rogers, and Anderson Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Sandra Ryan, Joyce Matherson, Ray Sullivan, Kerry Jones, Montey Nichols, Holly Johnston, Maryanne Jones, Tammy Cook, Juanita Taylor, and the staff of Moundville Health & Rehab; Friends of Moundville Baptist Church; Former Town of Moundville Associates & Friends; Friends from Countyline Grocery; and the nurses and staff at Hospice of West Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Moundville Baptist Church or Hospice of West Alabama.
