David Roland Rogers was born in McComb Mississippi to the late David Rogers Sr. and Sondra Ann Brown on November 14, 1929.He graduated from McComb high school.Shortly after he served in the "Korean war".David returned and attended southwest mississippi community college where he received his associate's degree in railroad operations.He accepted a position as a railroad engineer in Oxford Mississippi for 31 yrs.

David met the love of his life(Dianne Adams)of Shreveport louisiana and married. To this union 3 children were born: David Jr, Lavell, Victoria.Years later an additional 3 children : Shaharra,Niesha And Jonathan.

David"Poppy" was a big"Dodgers"baseball fan! He was kind and straight forward with his words,always had time to listen & give advise all while listening to his blues .as he would say;The blues is alright Jack!!

David "poppy"is proceed in death by: Mother (Sondra)Father(David Sr) wife(Dianne) Son(David Jr) sister(Joanne) He leaves to cherish his memory: 1 sister(Mildred) 2 sons (lavell) and (Jonathan) 3 daughter: (Victoria),(Shaharra) and (Niesha). Grandchildren:(Azionte), (Devin),(Dajah) and (Daymon). Great grandchildren and a host of nieces, Nephews,Godchildren,Family & Friends.