Walter Hudson Rogers Jr.

Walter Hudson Rogers, Jr., 92, was born July 3, 1934 in Village, Arkansas to Walter Hudson Rogers, Sr. and Ruby Idell Tissue Rogers and he was their only child. He finished his journey in this life November 12, 2026 in Bryant, Arkansas in the care of Fox Ridge Assisted Living and Hospice Home Care. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Balcom Rogers, and numerous family members and friends.

He is survived by his three children: Benjamin Hudson Rogers, who lived with and cared for Hudson in the six years following Mary Jo’s death, Emily Diane Rogers Harrison and her husband Greg, and by Joseph Daniel Rogers and his wife Dee. Hudson had five grandchildren: Andrew Harrison, his wife Sarah and daughters Ava and Georgia, Katie Harrison, Cody Rogers, Morgan Rogers and Hayden Rogers. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Emily Lloyd, her husband Harris Lloyd and their family.

Hudson graduated from Little Rock High School in 1953 and two years later married Mary Jo Balcom. They were married 65 years until her death in 2020. He worked in the grocery business his entire career and was known by many throughout Little Rock for his excellent customer service. Hudson was an avid sports fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas Travelers and especially enjoyed watching baseball games. He also enjoyed Southern gospel music and quartet singing.

Hudson was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock where he had served as a deacon. He was faithful to attend until his health no longer allowed. He is remembered by his family for the blessing before meals which were spoken so rapidly only God knew exactly what he was saying and for the faith he demonstrated in daily life.

Hudson’s greatest joy was the gatherings of his family and time spent with his children and grandchildren. He has left a legacy of love, kindness and faithfulness for them to cherish and remember.

Visitation will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 17th followed by a funeral service at noon at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Hospice Home Care/Bryant or Renewal Ranch in Conway.