Norman Leo "NIP" Rogers, a resident of Henryetta, died March 21, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 78. He was born Dec. 30, 1937 in Dewar to James Leo Rogers and Nora Belle (Johnson) Rogers.
He was a veteran of the US Navy. Nip was a member of the Okmulgee Democratic Party, VFW, American Legion and The Masons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nora Rogers, three aunts and three uncles.
Norman is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Paulette Rogers of the home; children, Shannon Hancock of Tulsa, and Norman Rogers of Hastings, Minnesota; grandchildren: Kelsey Hancock of Henryetta, Mackenzie Hancock of Tulsa, Cale Hancock of Henryetta, Jordan Rogers of Springfield, Missouri, and Trey Rogers of Hastings; great grandchildren: Whitlee Gray of Henryetta, and Silas Hancock of Tulsa, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be Cale Hancock, Trey Rogers, Chris Perkins, Keith Green, Kevin Green and Brandon Turley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenny Powders, Kenneth Butler, Dean Green, Robert Evans, Buddy Green, Charles Walker, Dennis Crosby, Ralph Thompson, and John Macaluso.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Vance and Rev. Ryan Wells, officiating. Interment will follow at New Sonora Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.