May 24, 1966 – August 20, 2023

Joel Dean Rogers (57) passed away August 20, 2023. Joel was born May 24, 1966 in Hobbs, New Mexico to parents Dewayne and Beverley Rogers. He grew up with a profound love of music and had a passion for playing guitar and singing alongside his life-long best friend, Aaron Jones. His sophomore year of high school he met Melinda (Susie) (Bonner) Rogers, who would later become his wife in 1984. Joel was the proud father of daughter, Sara (Rogers) Sarwar and son, James Rogers. Joel and Susie moved to sunny Naples, Florida after getting married in 1984. Joel spent a good part of his life working for his father’s construction company, Rogers’ Plastering while playing music for many special occasions around Naples. He loved books, movies, playing drums, pool, and cared dearly for his family. He is survived by his spouse, Susie Rogers, children Sara and Imran Sarwar, and James Rogers. Service will be held at Naples Funeral Home on August 26. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Avow Hospice in Naples, FL.

The Rogers family will be having a memorial service Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm at Naples Funeral Home 3107 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104.