** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr., 82, of Orlando, passed away on 17 January 2004. He was born on 10 November 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Marie, three sons, three daughters, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

A memorial service was held on 24 January 2004. Burial location is unknown.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr.**  
Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr.

Birth: 10 Nov 1921 - Norfolk, Virginia  
Death: 17 Jan 2004 - Orlando, Orange, Florida  

Raymond Elbridge, 82, of Orlando, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Norfolk, VA on November 10, 1921, he moved to Florida in 1948 with his wife Marie. He was retired from Nabisco after more than 30 years and was a member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Orlando. Ray was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America and was affectionately known as "Mr. R." He was selected for the Order of the Arrow and earned the prestigious Eagle rank. He was selected by the Scout Council to be awarded the Silver Beaver Award for his volunteer service to scouting for 25 years. His Explorer Scouts were invited to perform trapeze, high wire, and clown acts at the Florida Pavilion at the New York World's Fair in 1965. He was a Mason and active in the Taft community. He served as President of Take Action for Taft for a couple of years, President of the Taft Water Association for a couple of years, and was active in the Neighborhood Watch and Young at Heart programs.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Marie of 60 years; sons Raymond E. Rogers III, Russell J. Rogers, and Ricky W. Rogers; daughters Annette R. Wade, Marion S. Holt, and Terry M. Rogers; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at the Taft Community Center, 9450 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, from 3 PM to 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (800-227-2344), 1601 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32804.

He is loved and will be greatly missed.

Orlando, Florida  
The Orlando Sentinel  
21 Jan 2004  
Page B6  
Obituary for Raymond Elbridge Rogers  

[The decedent is Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr.]  
[The date of birth is 10 November 1921.]  
[The date of death is 17 January 2004.]  
[The publication date is 21 January 2004.]  
[The memorial service is scheduled for 24 January 2004.]  
[Age is calculated as 82 years.]

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| Name   | Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr.    |
|--------|--------------------------------|
| Age    | 82 years                       |
| Birth  | 10 Nov 1921; Norfolk, Virginia |
| Death  | 17 Jan 2004; Orlando, Florida  |

** Table of Relationships**  

| Name                         | Relationship                    | Place of Residence |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------|
| Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr.  | Decedent                        | Orlando, Florida   |
| Marie Rogers                 | Spouse                          | Orlando, Florida   |
| Raymond E. Rogers III        | Son                             | Unknown            |
| Russell J. Rogers            | Son                             | Unknown            |
| Ricky W. Rogers              | Son                             | Unknown            |
| Annette R. Wade              | Daughter                        | Unknown            |
| Marion S. Holt               | Daughter                        | Unknown            |
| Terry M. Rogers              | Daughter                        | Unknown            |
| 16 grandchildren             | Grandchildren                   | Unknown            |
| 16 great-grandchildren       | Great-grandchildren             | Unknown            |
| Numerous cousins             | Cousins                         | Unknown            |
| Numerous nieces              | Nieces                          | Unknown            |
| Numerous nephews             | Nephews                         | Unknown            |

** Publication Details**  

| Detail                  | Information          |
|-------------------------|----------------------|
| Publication Date        | 21 Jan 2004          |
| Published In            | The Orlando Sentinel |
| Page                    | B6                   |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Raymond Elbridge Rogers Jr. served as a dedicated member of his community through various roles in scouting and local organizations. He was known for his commitment to family and community service throughout his life.