MSGT (Retired) Harvey A. Rogers, Sr., 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday afternoon, October 2, 2015 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
Funeral service will be held 7:00 pm EDT Monday evening, October 5, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Olivia Poole officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be held Wednesday morning 10:30 am EDT, October 7, 2015 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.
Mr. Rogers was born November 26, 1934 in Sandersville, GA to the late John Frank Rogers and Annabelle Lowe Rogers. He was a first sergeant, retiring from the United States Air Force after 24 years of honorable service and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He also retired from Civil Service as a project manager with 20 years of service. He had a strong Christian belief and was a Methodist by faith. Mr. Rogers was a member of the NCOA, VFW, and the Eagles; he enjoyed playing golf, watching the Atlanta Braves, wood working, and reading western books.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, JoAnn Sellers Rogers, and former wife Jeanette Rogers Houtz, brother, Roy Rogers, and sister, Johnnie Ashmore.
He is survived by his children, Dallas Cote (John), Pat Bindas (Dave), Harvey A. Rogers, Jr. (Dorothy), John Rogers (Lori), and Billy Joe Rogers (Anna); two sisters, Mary Ann Jones (Bob), and Betty Mealor, (9) grandchildren, Harvey A. Rogers, III (Sara), Kenneth Ballard, William Keith Rogers, Casey Bindas, Kyle Bindas, Kevin Bindas, Kelsey Gilbreath (Josh), Allison Rogers, and Tatianna Rogers, (3) great grandchildren, Chase, Logan, and Allyiah, numerous other loving family members, and many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Harvey A. Rogers, Sr. Scholarship Fund at Smiths Station High School. Online condolences may be made at www.vancememorialchapel.net
Monday, October 5, 2015
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC
Monday, October 5, 2015
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