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Walter James Rogers, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Adams Lane Nursing Facility. He was born on October 30, 1941, to the late William Harvey Rogers and Bertha Louise Rogers Cameron.
Walter, known by many as “Jimbo,” was well liked throughout the community and enjoyed spending time volunteering, fishing, and singing karaoke. He had many extended family members and friends who loved him dearly and appreciated his kind and friendly spirit. He will be missed by many and mourned by all who knew him.
He is survived by his three sons, Neil Rogers of Nevada, Walter Rogers of Columbus, and Lavelle Rogers of Lebanon, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Hailey, Solomon, Nevaeh, and Jolonda.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Burrell Funeral Services with a short prayer service beginning at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Burrell Funeral Services is serving the family.
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