Elton Wayne Rogers

Elton Wayne Rogers, age 96, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Born on August 21, 1929, in Rural Route Subiaco, Arkansas, Elton was the son of Bonnie Myrtle (Spicer) and Buell Raymond Rogers.

Elton married Patricia Pauline "Pat" (Davis) Rogers on December 4, 1952, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Together they shared a wonderful life until her passing on August 1, 2009. Elton was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He dedicated his professional life to serving as an accountant at Sallisaw Ford Dealership for 26 years and as a purchasing agent for the City of Sallisaw for 11 years, before retiring in 1994 at the age of 65. Elton also loved to hunt, fish, and play golf. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Sallisaw since 1960, where he served as bookkeeper, treasurer, and deacon. His contributions to his community and dedication to service will always be remembered.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna Marie Koscher and William "Bill" of Oklahoma City, along with six grandchildren: Lyndsay, Chris, David, Zachary, Jessica, and Billy, as well as 17 great-grandchildren who brought him immense joy. He is also survived by his sister, Nelda Jean Wright and Robert of Yukon, Oklahoma, along with numerous other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Elton was preceded in death by his son, Gary Douglas "Doug" Rogers; his wife, Patsy; his parents; one grandson, Eric Koscher; and one great-grandson, Nathan Koscher.

A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Active Pallbearers will be Wayne Dillon, Greg Burnsed, Larry Lawless, John Hightower, Steve Sullivan, and Rick Poindexter.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Reese Pilkington, Mike Sanders, and David Koscher.

For those wishing to pay their respects, viewing will take place from 1 PM to 8 PM on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, where the family will be present from 6 PM to 8 PM.