Weldon Ray Rogers

Savoy Weldon Ray Rogers, 72, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home in Savoy, IL. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Herrin, IL to Perry and Wylma (Green) Rogers. Weldon married Brenda B Wells on November 24, 1979 in Champaign, IL.

Weldon is survived by his wife; daughter Margret Jean (Jim) Castor; granddaughters Madison Grace Castor and Savanna Jean Castor; sister Ida Margaret Rogers; and brother Wilford Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Shirley Jean Crawford; and brother Ronald Dean Rogers.

Weldon loved woodworking and remodeling his home. He enjoyed making things for his daughter and granddaughters. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and the Army National Guard during Desert Storm. Weldon was a member of the Freemasons.

A graveside committal with military rites will be held in Weldons honor at 11am on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign, IL. Lutz Braunig will officiate. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820. Please join his family in sharing memories on his tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.