Wallis Joe Rogers, 69, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Highland Nursing Home in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 6, 1942, and was the son of the late Myron and Maxine Joy Wallace Rogers. He is survived by his son, Dr. J. Scott Rogers and wife Jennifer of Kansas City, Missouri; four granddaughters: Alexandra, Claire, Sydney, and Blake; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in education. He was also a member of the Marine Corps having served in Vietnam. And, he was an avid musician, writer, and golfer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Duane Dutka and Jerry Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be. Visitation is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to: Church of Christ/World Missions Jerry Max Morgan/ Missionary P.O. Box 456 Piggott, Arkansas72454