Napoleon Bonaparte Rogers, Jr.

Long Time Community Barber Dies Napoleon Bonaparte Rogers, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home embraced by the love of his family on April 12, 2016. He was 86 years old. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin with the utmost of integrity and respect for his family and the community. He was the “community barber” who would visit customers in the hospital and groom them so that they will have their own dignity and self-respect. Moreover, he would often travel to the funeral homes and groom his customers, who have passed away, as a last rite to their departure from this earth. He was a man of love, peace and honor and taught his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to be the same. While on earth, Mr. Rogers was veteran of the United States Army and served in action in the Korean War. As a result of his heroic duties, he received the Bronze Star Medal of Honor. Following his military service, Mr. Rogers was a long-time barber in the Hamilton community for over 50 years with the Rogers Barber Shop. He was also the owner of the Rogers Cab Company. Mr. Rogers was also a founding member of the White City Rod and Gun Club, and past Exalter Ruler of the Elks lodge in Trenton. He sponsored the Rogers Barber Shop baseball team for many years. Mr. Rogers was also a member of the American Legion. He was called home to be with the Lord and joined his wife of 34 years, Marion Rogers, his mother and father, Napoleon Bonaparte and Willie Mae Rogers, his brothers, James Paul Rogers and Charles Rogers, his sisters, Carrie Lee Robinson, Gladys Danford, Willie Mae Lary (James), and Isabelle Jones. They are rejoicing his arrival in heaven; and, his children, Napoleon Paul Rogers (Deborah Rogers), Michael Rogers, Marion Diane Rogers, Kenneth Eric Rogers (Elizabeth), Nina Faith Rogers, and Joseph Anthony Rogers (Rose Mary), are rejoicing his life on earth. The celebration continues with his grandchildren Christie Lee Bogle (James), Napoleon Paul Rogers, Jr., Kenneth Eric Rogers, Jr., Sabrina Elizabeth Rogers, Britny Rose Rogers, Julia Morgan Rogers, and Faye-Lynn Marion Rogers, and, his great-grandson, Grayson James Bogle. His sisters, Corrine Wilson, Emma Hill (Harold), Virginia Wilson, and Fannie Johnson are also celebrating the life of the brother. Mr. Rogers’ host of nieces, nephews and cousins have also joined in the celebration of his life. His sister-in-law, Mildred Dixon, with whom he shared a special bond, and his brother-in-law, Thomas Dixon, Jr., are celebrating the reunion of his wife, their sister.

Napoleon Bonaparte Rogers, Jr.

April 4, 1930 - April 12, 2016