A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia for William James Rogers Sr., 46, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in New Orleans.

Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the celebrant.

Born on March 26, 1963, William worked for Tetra Technologies for over 15 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his Corvette, spending time with his family and friends and taking care of everyone. William was a man who never complained no matter how much pain he was in.

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Survivors include his wife, Pam Rogers of New Iberia; daughters Tiffanie Rogers and Kourtnie Rogers, both of New Iberia; son William “J.R.” Rogers Jr. of New Iberia; father, James William Rogers and wife, Joann, of Charenton; mother, Deanna Anderson of Delcambre; brothers Glenn Rogers of Houma, Irving Rogers and wife, Bonnie, of New Iberia; sisters Kathy Rogers of New Iberia, Susan Louviere of Delcambre, Tammy McClendon and husband, Chad, of Loreauville.

He was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn Romero and his mother-in-law, Viola Guillotte.

Pallbearers will be James Rogers, Irving Rogers, Cody Dupuis, Chad Falterman, William “J.R.” Rogers Jr. and Glenn Rogers.

Honorary pallbearers include Robert Harry and Timmy Courtois.

A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., in New Iberia. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

To view online obituary, video tribute, and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, 365-3331, is in charge of arrangements.