Melvin Emmett Rogers
Born: November 6th, 1933
Died: April 5th, 2022
Obituary
Melvin Rogers was born to Charles and Anna Ruth Rogers on Nov 6, 1933 in Bakersfield, California. Melvin passed away at the age of 88, peacefully on April 5th, 2022 in Bakersfield, Ca.
He attended elementary, Middle, and high school in Wasco, CA. He was a star track athlete running the high hurdles for Wasco High School. Melvin started his family with his first wife Earline Johnson in 1951. In 1961 he married his life-long partner Aljewel Ellison. He supported his family by working as a truck driver for the Knudsen Co. for over 30 years with his best friend and brother Willie Rogers. After a long career he retired from driving in 1995 to permanently move to daylight hours to spend time with his family. Known for loading the car early in the morning to find the best fishing spot and teaching anyone that was willing how to fish. Days off Melvin could be found at a Canal, Lake, River or anywhere that had water and fish that would bite. A frequent traveler he was no stranger to jumping in a car with his family and traveling throughout California, Mexico, Washington, and his personal favorite Las Vegas. A true family man Melvin grew his family beyond bloodlines, the word “Step” was not in his vocabulary as all members of his extended family were treated and cared for as his own. He was a man that had the capability to build, tinker or fix anything. He spent countless hours repairing vehicles for his family to avoid the cost of the local mechanic. As a teacher and mentor, he ensured every member of his family learned how to change their own oil. His love for God turned him into an expert recruiter for assistance during retirement as he repaired, fixed, upgraded and restored every inch of the church he had called home during his life. He was above all a giving man and would help anyone who needed it.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anna Ruth, Sister Maxine Randall, Brothers Willie Rogers, Edmund Rogers, Wayne Rogers, and Son Jerome Rogers. He is survived by his wife Aljewel Rogers, Brother Richard Rogers, Sister Barbara Stinson, his children Melvina Rogers, Albert Rogers, Stanley Dickerson and Johnie Harrison. 9 Grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.