Thomas Roger was born on June 2, 1973, to Willie Lee Jones and the late Thomas Earl Hightower Sr. In Hayti, MO. He departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 53

Thomas was raised with 6 brothers and sisters. Joyce Rogers of Hayti MO, Precious Hamilton of Hayti Mo, Teresa Hightower of St. Louis, MO, Regina Hightower of Hayti MO., James Earl Monroe of Hayti, MO, Cortez Hightower of Hayti, MO, Samuel Armstrong Monroe of Hayti Mo,

Thomas loved being the love of his life, Linda Jones. They have spent 29 wonderful years together. They enjoyed being with their children and grandchildren. Thomas favorite thing to do was barbecue; he loved being on the grill as much as he could.

Thomas worked at Loxcreen in Hayti, MO, as a crane operator for many years.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father Thomas Earl Hightower Sr.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memories the love of his life, Linda Jones. Four sisters Joyce Rogers of Hayti MO., Precious Hamilton of Hayti Mo, Teresa Hightower of St. Louis Mo, Regina Hightower of Hayti Mo, Three brothers James Earl Monroe, Samuel Armstrong Monroe,and Cortez Hightower all of Hayti Mo, One son Thomas(Olivia) Rogers of Indiana Three daughters Clarissa (Nathaniel) Nolan of Caruthersville MO., Terika Jones of Caruthersville Mo, Laquil Jones of Hayti MO., Five grandchildren Kaiden, Layla, Khylee, Teliyah,Terrell, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for 53-year-old Thomas Rogers will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 12pm at the Divine Holiness Outreach Ministries in Caruthersville, MO, with Pastor Jamie Jones officiating.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00am until 12:00pm at the Divine Holiness Outreach Ministries.

Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti.