Tri-City Ledger -

James Hjalmer “Papa James” Rogers, of Brewton, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, following a brief illness.

Mr. Rogers was a native of the Alco-Flora community of Brewton and life-long resident of Brewton. A U.S. Army Security Forces veteran and member of the Catawba Springs Baptist Church, he was a long time member of the American Legion. He graduated W.S. Neal High School and attended Larkin Business School and Jefferson Davis Community College, retiring as a long distance truck driver.

The funeral was held at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 11, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial follow...