Aaron Lee Rogers

Aaron Lee Rogers, 27 of Tipton died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Muncie.   Aaron was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.  He was born April 9, 1985 in Tipton to Terry Lee & Debra Lynn (Burnette) Rogers.

Aaron worked for JB Enterprises of Westfield.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.  Aaron attended Tipton High School and graduated from Elwood High School in 2003.  He will be remembered for being a wonderful father to his beautiful Ella, his care-free spirit, his contagious laugh, his compassionate nature, and his love for music.

He is survived by his daughter, Ella Grace Rogers; mother, Debra Thomas and husband Bill of Tipton; father, Terry Rogers and wife Amy of Elwood; sisters, Emily Grace, Stefnie Jones her husband Kyle, and their children Austan, Brandon, Anna, and Haden Jones; Hillary Leeson and her children Ava and Ezra; brothers, Andy Rogers his wife Jen and  little Benjamin, PFC Nick Leeson; grandparents, David and Arnell Burnette of Tipton, Joy Rogers, Elwood; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tony Rogers of Elwood.

“So now you’re not there / but your ghost burns in the air / finally above us the waves have come / to take you away” (Missing, City and Colour).  Thank you for the memories.  You will be dearly missed.

Aaron's funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 2 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton.  Visitation will be from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Ella Grace Rogers Trust fund c/o Encompass Credit Union, 201 N. Main St, Tipton, Indiana 46072.