Ray Rogers (politician)

Ray Rogers
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 61st district
In office
1984 – January 7, 2020
Succeeded byGene Newman
Personal details
Born
Nolan Ray Rogers

(1931-07-03)July 3, 1931
Pearl, Mississippi
DiedDecember 18, 2020(2020-12-18) (aged 89)
Pearl, Mississippi
Political partyRepublican
SpouseShirley Greer
Residence(s)Pearl, Mississippi
OccupationBusinessman

Nolan Ray Rogers (July 3, 1931 – December 18, 2020) was an American politician in the state of Mississippi.[1][2]

Rogers was a native of Pearl, Mississippi, where he attended Pearl High School. During his time there he was the first quarterback in their football program and holds the record for most interceptions. Ray Rogers Stadium at Pearl High School is named after him. He owned an advertising company and was a justice of the peace.[1] Rogers was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1983 and had served district 61 from 1984 until 2020. A Republican, he served on the Ways and Means, Banking and Financial Services, Investigate State Offices, Management, Military Affairs and PEER committees.[3]

He was married to Shirley Greer and had three children. A member of the Methodist church, he was also a member of his local Kiwanis, Exchange, and football clubs.[3] He died at his home in Pearl, Mississippi in 2020.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Ulmer, Sarah (December 18, 2020). "Former Representative Ray Rogers dies at 89".
  3. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Ray Rogers, former state representative and voice of the Pearl Pirates for 55 years, passes away". December 19, 2020.
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