Billy Ray Rogers

Billy Ray Rogers

Billy Ray Rogers, 84, of Corinth passed away on January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Leonard Pratt with reflections by Christian H Stone. Visitation is from 12 to 2 pm.

Billy was born in Corinth, MS on November 5, 1938 to the late Arthur Cythe “Dude” and Dora Burcham Rogers. He was a hairdresser for over 64 years, a graduate of the Greta Deal School of Beauty with advanced graduate courses at Pivot Point and Vidal Sassoon. Billy started his career in Chicago, where his family moved after his father’s death.

Billy spent the last 44 years of his career in Corinth, acting not only as a hairdresser, but also as a therapist and comedian to his clients. He was full of life, always the center of attention with his infectious laugh and everyone knew when he was in the room. Being a people person, he enjoyed his work dealing with all his clients. He was a jokester and prankster, loved telling his stories; making others laugh brought him such joy. Billy was also very gifted with his hands, being an accomplished artist and gardener, and even dabbled with ceramics and sewing.

Those left to honor Billy’s memory include his children, Billy R Rogers, Jr. of Olive Branch, MS, Valli Rogers Stone (Robert) of Corinth, MS and Christian Keir Rogers of Cordova, TN; his precious grandchildren, Rebecca L Rogers, Christian H Stone (Marlie), Cythe K Stone and Gabrielle B Rogers; a sister, Sue Harville; and many relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded by his wife, Elaine J Rogers; daughter Leslie Blythe Rogers; brothers, Jim Rogers, Clifford Rogers and Bobby Rogers; and sisters, Pauline Hendrix, Dollie Hutson, Mary June Lowery, Jane Bascomb and JoAnne Becht.

Pallbearers will be Christian Keir Rogers, Billy R Roger Jr, Christian H Stone, Cythe K Stone, Robert H Stone, Lew Johnson and Taylor Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Rogers family.

Agreements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.