James R. Rogers

Greene, Ohio - James R. Rogers, age 59, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from injuries suffered from a horse fall. He was born on June 29, 1955, in Junction City, Kansas, a son of Linda Lee (Welton) and Merl Alton Rogers. Jim was a 1972 graduate from Ashtabula Harbor High School. He worked as a master mechanic for Waste Management of Youngstown, Ohio for over thirty-five years. Jim was a member of the North East Ohio Mini Trial Association. He enjoyed riding horses, driving his Late Model race car, playing guitar and telling stories. Jim was a NASCAR fan and loved being with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Survivors include his longtime companion, Debra L. Melvin of Greene; two step-daughters, Jennifer L. Melvin of Greene, Ohio and Kelly M. (Terry) Campbell of Liberty, Ohio; a son, Roger Gappa of Chardon, Ohio; a brother, Tom and two sisters, Mary and Norma and two granddaughters, Taylor an Tanna. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to –NEOMTA at Middlefield Bank, 15985 East High Street, Middlefield, OH 44062. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Visitation

Friday, July 25 2014
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428