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Descendants of John Thomas Rogers
6.PAUL3 ROGERS (JOHN THOMAS2, JOHN THOMAS1)2,3 was born June 24, 1893 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, and died April 28, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas.He married VERA ELLEN VAN HORN3 WFT Est. 1924-1941.She was born 1894 in Des Moines, IA3, and died WFT Est. 1926-1988 in Fort Worth Texas.
Notes for PAUL ROGERS:
Born in log cabin on Grandpa Lum Davis farm
President of Pangburn Candy and Ice Cream Co
Potentate of Shrine in Fort Worth
Front Page Article of Fort Worth Star Telegram, Wed. April 28,1943.
"ILLNESS IS FATAL TO PAUL ROGERS
Paul Rogers, 49, whose business career started when he was a newsboy on
downtown Fort Worth streets, and ended with him as president of the company
before which he shouted his papers, died at 3 a. m. Wednesday in a Fort Worth
hospital after a long illness.
The president of the Pangburn Company and a civic and Masonic leader, first
was stricken three years ago, but continued active until last May, when his
illness compelled retirement from active duties in the firm which he had headed
since 1941.
Mr. Rogers, was born in Cleburne June 24, 1894.When he was about 13 he
engaged in his paper-selling venture in front of Pangburn's drug store across
from the old Texas and Pacific passenger station.
The late H. T. Pangburn, owner of the store, took a fancy to the red-haired,
freckled-faced youngster, and in 1908 he gave him a job as soda dispenser in
the drug store.Eight years later Mr. Rogers became assistant manager of
Pangburn's at Fourth and Houston, and later manager.In 1920 he was made
manager of Pangburn's Chocolate Shop and vice president of the company.He
went to the factory in 1928 as vice president and general manager of the
Pangburn Company and became its president in 1941.
Many Masonic honors were accorded Mr. Rogers.He was a past master of
W. W.Peavy Masonic Lodge, a member of Texas Chapter 362, Royal Arch Masons of
Worth Commandery No. 19, Knights Templar, of the Scottish Rite Bodies of
Dallas, Puissant Sovereign, St. Timothy's Conclave Red Cross of Constantine.
He was past potentate of Moslah Temple Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. S. and past
president of the Moslah Temple Patrol.He was a past director of Fort Worth
Court No. 32, Royal Order of Jesters.
He was a member of the Rotary, Exchange and Fort Worth Clubs, and was a
leader in many civic activities."
Paul Rogers died of lung cancer and had been a heavy cigarette smoker.
More About PAUL ROGERS:
BURI: Greenwood Cemetery Fort Worth Texas
More About VERA ELLEN VAN HORN:
BURI: Greenwood Cemetery Fort Worth Texas
Children of PAUL ROGERS and VERA VAN HORN are:
| 9. | i. | HELEN MARIE4 ROGERS, b. July 26, 1918, Fort Worth Texas; d. September 30, 1977, Fort Worth Texas. | |
| ii. | BETTY JEAN ROGERS3, b. 1920, Fort Worth Texas; d. 1925, Fort Worth Texas. | ||
| 10. | iii. | PAUL ROGERS, JR., b. September 11, 1923, Fort Worth, Texas; d. April 22, 1974, Columbus Ohio. |
7.LORENA ESTELLE3 ROGERS (JOHN THOMAS2, JOHN THOMAS1) was born October 30, 1897 in Stubblefield, Johnson Cty, Texas, and died January 16, 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas.She married WILLIAM MARTIN COPELAND December 1918, son of JAMES COPELAND and LUCINDA WATSON.He was born December 10, 1896 in Waco, Texas, and died April 29, 1979 in Fort Worth Texas.
Notes for LORENA ESTELLE ROGERS:
Lived at 7318 Arnold TerraceFort Worth 76118
More About LORENA ESTELLE ROGERS:
BURI: January 18, 1985, Greenwood Cemetery Fort Worth Texas
Notes for WILLIAM MARTIN COPELAND:
Bookkeeper, who worked in a bank, was an insurance agent, and was a
cost accountant with Pangburn Co
Was in World War I.
More About WILLIAM MARTIN COPELAND:
BURI: Greenwood Cemetery Fort Worth Texas
Children of LORENA ROGERS and WILLIAM COPELAND are:
| i. | WILLIAM MARTIN JR.4 COPELAND, b. February 09, 1920, Fort Worth Texas; d. October 09, 1988, McKenney Texas. |
| Notes for WILLIAM MARTIN JR. COPELAND: Death result of auto accident in McKenney |
| More About WILLIAM MARTIN JR. COPELAND: BURI: October 12, 1988, Greenwood Cemetery Fort Worth Texas |
| 11. | ii. | ROBERT THOMAS COPELAND, b. Private. | |
| 12. | iii. | DAVID CAROLL COPELAND, b. July 18, 1928, Fort Worth Texas; d. October 11, 1988, Dallas Texas, Baylor Hospital. |
8.GERTRUDE FRANCES3 ROGERS (JOHN THOMAS2, JOHN THOMAS1)3 was born October 03, 1901 in Clebourne, Texas, and died June 13, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio.She married (1) J T PARKER January 06, 1919 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, son of BASCOM PARKER and MARVIN GARRETSON.He was born November 24, 1899 in Monteagle, Tennesseeessee, and died August 24, 1968 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.She married (2) WALTER F HEER November 08, 1972 in Walrick Farm, Sunbury Rd, Columbus, Ohio.He was born 1893 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, and died 1983 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
Notes for GERTRUDE FRANCES ROGERS:
Housewife
Obituary
HEER
Gertrude Parker Heer, age 88, of Upper Arlington, died Wednesday, June 13, 1990
at the residence.Survived by son, Thomas L Parker of Columbus: granddaughter,
Pamela Parker Gartin, Columbus: and great-granddaughter, Sarah Parker Leventer,
Detroit, Michigan; many nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by husbands,
Walter F. Heer, Sr. and J T (Stubby) Parker.Member of First Community Church
and Group F of the church, Twig # 50 Children's Hospital, Buckeye Boys Ranch
Sustaining Board #1, Scioto Country Club, Athletic Club, Columbus Club,
University Club.Funeral service 11:30 A.M. Saturday June 16,1990 at The
Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Rd., where the family will receive
friends 7-9 P.M. Friday.Rev. Kline Roberts officiating.Entombment Forest
Lawn Nasoleum.In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Children's
Hospital, 700 Children's Dr., Cols. Ohio 43205, or the Arthur G. James Cancer
Hospital and Research Institute, The OSU, Room N-724, Doan Hall, 410 W 10th
Ave., Cols. Ohio 43210-1238, or Buckeye Boys Ranch, 5665 Hoover Rd., Grove City,
Ohio 43123 in her memory.
Gertrude interred adjacent to her first husband, Stubby Parker, in Mausoleum
Crypts 199 and 200, Section 2, Tier 4, East Corridor Section -2-, Forest Lawn
Chapel Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 East Broad Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43213.
More About GERTRUDE FRANCES ROGERS:
BURI: June 16, 1990, Forrest Lawn, Columbus, Ohio
Notes for J T PARKER:
Drumstick Company Chairman
Twin Brother to I C Parker
Lived in Monteagle Tennesseeessee, then Birmingham Alabama, then Fort Worth Texas as a youth.
Adult life spent in Fort Worth,Texas, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma, Huntington Park and Long
Beach, California , and finally Columbus, Ohio.
Died of Heart Attack
From "Ice Cream World" September 20,1968 issue:
"'STUBBY' PARKER, FROZEN DRUMSTICK FOUNDER, DEAD
"Columbus, O. J. T. "Stubby" Parker, chairman of the board of directors of
Big Drum, Inc., and one of the founders of Frozen Drumstick County, now a division
of Big Drum, died here recently at the age of 68.
"Mr. Parker and his two brothers, I. C. and Bruce Parker, developed the
Frozen Drumstick and began its promotion in 1929.
"Since that time Mr. Parker led the growth of the company to its present
status as a world-wide corporation.
"Considered a pioneer in the development and promotion of the novelty
concept for ice cream manufacturers, Mr. Parker directed his company's
expansion from its original single product to a wide range of novelty items
which it has developed for automatic production.
"Since 1940 Mr. Parker's son, Thomas L. Parker, president of Big Drum, has
been associated with him in the company's operations.
"In addition to his son, Mr. Parker's survivors include his widow, Mrs
Gertrude Parker; two grandchildren, Rick and Pam Parker; his brothers, I. C.
and Barney B. Parker; two sisters, Mrs. Nelle Redfearn and Mrs. Vaudrine Neely:
and his mother, Mrs. Bascomb B. Parker.
From Columbus Dispatch Aug 25, 1968
"J T Parker
Funeral Rites Are Set For Manufacturer
Funeral for J T (Stubby) Parker, 68, founder of the Frozen Drumstick County,
will be held at 11:00 A M, Tuesday at the First Community Church.
Parker, who resided at 2808 Doncaster Rd., died at Riverside Hospital
Saturday.
He was chairman of the board of Big Drum, Inc., manufacturers of ice cream
products and was a member of the First Community Church, Knights Templar,
Shrine in Fort Worth, Texas, Athletic Club and the Scioto Country Club.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; son, Thomas L., and his mother, Mrs
Bascom Parker.
Friends may call at the Schoedinger Funeral Home, 1740 Zollinger Rd., from 7
p m to 9 p m, Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Monday.
Entombment at Forest Lawn Mausoleum.
More About J T PARKER:
BURI: August 26, 1968, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, Forest Lawn Cem
Notes for WALTER F HEER:
Had been Franklin County Democratic Chairman.
Headed Heer Printing Company and Central Savings & Load
"Citizen-JournalFriday March 11, 1983"
Obituary:
BURIAL WILL BE IN GREEN LAWN FOR HEER SR.
Walter F. Heer Sr., 89, the Franklin County Democrat who served as county
chairman of his party for 32 years will be buried tomorrow in Green Lawn
Cemetery. He had suffered cancer for more than a year.
His body was found by a nurse yesterday in his home at 2808 Doncaster Road
in Upper Arlington.
In addition to his political work, Heer devoted 56 years of his life to
running the F. J. Heer County, a printing company his father founded in 1897.The
company now is National Graphics Corp., 724 Woodrow Ave.
From 1931 to 1963, Heer served as chairman of the county Democratic Party.
Heer followed his father, Fred J. Heer, as a party leader.The younger
Heer filled in for his ailing father as county chairman in 1932 and helped
elect Democrat George White as governor.
Heer, as county party chief, was instrumental in bringing Franklin D.
Roosevelt to Columbus in 1933.
Heer was an unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate in 1942.During the
campaign for that primary election, M. D. Portman, now Columbus City Council
president, met Heer at Democrat headquarters in Cleveland.
"Even though he was the leader of a political party, Walter Heer always put
the best interests of the community ahead of politics," Portman recalled.
"He was interested in the progress of the city-both physical and social
progress."
Heer got his first taste of business at his father's printing company, where
he went to work in 1912.After leaving the company in 1963, he devoted his
time to the growth of Central Savings & Loan, which he served as president.
He also served as president of First Central Corp. and was President of the
Ohio Savings & Loan League in the 1930's.
He was a member of numerous organizations, including the Columbus Athletic
Club, the President's Club of Ohio State University and the Columbus Club.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Parker Heer; sons Walter F. Heer Jr. of
Wildwood Fla., and Richard J. Heer of Columbus and a stepson, Thomas L. Parker.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a. m. tomorrow at Schoedinger Funeral
Service's Northwest Chapel1740 Zollinger Road.Pastor Werner W. Stuck of
Christ Lutheran Church will preside.
The family has asked friends to make donations to the Ohio State University
Cancer Institute.
More About WALTER F HEER:
BURI: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, Green Lawn
Child of GERTRUDE ROGERS and J PARKER is:
| 13. | i. | THOMAS LEE4 PARKER. |
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