Early in the morning, family and friends gather at the gravesite of our beloved Alfred Rogers.  October 13, 2009.

Above and below, Rev. Steven Webb of the Bainbridge First United Methodist Church shares some memories and words of comfort with the gathered family and friends.

Below four pictures, family and friends mingle after the graveside service.

Below, family and friends gather at the Methodist Church to enjoy the great cooking and food prepared and served by the church members.  Alfred would have approved, especially of the deserts.

Below, Ann Rogers and daughter, Tisha at head of the table

On Ann's left, cousin Mary Jordan, her son John and his wife, Nita

Cousin Martha Jane's daughter, Katharyn along with her husband Scott and son Griffin. Also further down the table, John Meditz and his wife, Kay. 

Below, Cousin Jim Meditz with Aunt Emily Smith and her daughter, Emily Loftis

Below, Alfred's good friends, Henry and Peggy Metcalf

Below, Some more of Alfred's good friends, Glenn and Ann Gunsallus

On the left,  Bainbridge's favorite doctor , Alfred's pal and friend to everyone,  Dr. Sidney Cochran.

Below, some of the Cochran family, David, John and Dr. Cochran's wife Carol.

Below, Mary Jordan, Ann, Tisha and Johnny Fowler. 

One of Alfred's wonderful lady friends and a friend to all the family, Sally Bates

Below, some nice flowers for his grave, but we know he isn't there.  He's with his beloved Julia.