With over 50 years as a member of the Princeton Optimist Club and even more years of service to this community, Roy Gene Rogers will be leading the Black Patch Parade as grand marshal this coming Friday afternoon.
Roy Gene is well known for his commitment to this community and dedication to the youth of the area, his family and his God. He shares about his family:
click to download audioRoy Gene and his family are active farmers.
click to download audioRoy Gene is a man of faith and he and Sharon are active members of Donaldson Baptist Church. He believes in the power of prayer.
click to download audioHe is humbled by being named as grand marshal but is honored to be recognized by the Optimist Club which is such an important part of his life.
click to download audioRoy Gene noted that the parade will be different for him this year but he is looking forward to it. He invites everyone to come to downtown Princeton Friday afternoon and be a part of the Black Patch Parade.
click to download audioRoy Gene will be on the Bulter parking lot Friday afternoon helping line up the entries for the parade. Shortly before 5:00 he will make his way to the front of the line up to prepare to lead the parade as his family joins him on the trailer. Be sure and find Roy Gene and thank him for his years of service to our community.
