Benjamin Kimble ‘Ben’ Rogers

Ben Rogers, our precious brother, passed away at age 75 at a medical facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Ben was an extremely talented musician and teacher. Born in Ruston and raised in Dubach, Ben graduated from Dubach High School in 1967.

He was a guitar player for several Beatles-influenced 1960s bands growing up with other high-school age players and close friends like Roland and John Lane Sheehan, Vance Lewis, Harvey Davis, Harold Golf, and Ron D’Aguiar.

He attended Louisiana Tech before transferring to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. There he was awarded several scholarships, taught private guitar and voice lessons, earned his undergraduate degree in music, and a master’s degree in classical guitar. His masters guitar recital at SMU was accompanied by a full orchestra.

Ben is survived by his big sister, Jean Bringol of Austin, Texas and her two daughters Laura Barge and Amy King- June 6, 1948 — October 21, 2024

man. Ben’s younger brother, Randy Rogers, has two sons, Brian and Brady. Randy and wife Linda reside in Minden, Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Laura Nell Colvin Rogers; his father, James Thomas Rogers, Sr.; and brother, James Thomas “ Jimmy” Rogers, Jr.; and his two young baby sisters, Joanne and Laura Ann.

We will never forget the impact Ben had on our lives nor him.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach Monday October 28 at 10 a.m.