Rhys Graham Rogers

Rhys Graham Rogers, 66, of Little Rock, passed away November 9, 2026.

Rhys was born May 18, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was adopted January 18, 1961 by Ben and Trella Rogers of Paragould, Arkansas. Rhys became a big brother in 1963 when his brother Regan was adopted.

Rhys met Debbie, "that cute little Cooper girl," in 1979, and after a 7 year courtship, they married November 9, 1985. They welcomed three children, Mattie in 1989, Benjamin in 1992, and Claire in 1995. Rhys was the ever proud father, attending every performance, awards ceremony, and sporting event. He cherished his title of Granddaddy and loved his grandchildren deeply.

Although a man of few words, he was always quick with a joke and was known for his dry sense of humor. He showed his love through acts of service helping those in need whenever he could.

Rhys, a lifelong Baptist, grew up at First Baptist Church of Paragould, attended Pulaski Heights Baptist Church after moving to Little Rock, and most recently enjoyed membership at Second Baptist Church Downtown. He attended Arkansas State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and retired after 39 years from the Arkansas State Government.

Rhys is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Debbie; daughter Mattie Rogers Baker and son-in-law Kevin Baker of Little Rock; son Benjamin Rogers and daughter-in-law Becca Rogers of Cabot; daughter Claire Rogers Terry and son-in-law Nick Terry of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren Reese, Bishop, and Lila Jean Baker of Little Rock, and Harper and Bennett Rogers of Cabot; brother Regan Rogers and sister-in-law Tracy Rogers of Springdale; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben L Rogers and Trella Faye Vowell Rogers, and granddaughter Chloe Louise Rogers.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11th from 6-8pm at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 12th at 10am at Second Baptist Church Downtown, 222 East 8th Street in Little Rock. He will be laid to rest at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Pallbearers will be Benjamin Rogers, Kevin Baker, Nick Terry, Regan Rogers, Randy Cooper, Joseph Van de Grift, Andrew Cooper, and Hunter Rogers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Little Rock Animal Village or the Humane Society of Pulaski County.