Robert Anthony Rogers

Robert Anthony Rogers, 61, of Roswell, GA, passed away February 10, 2016. He was born in El Paso, Texas on May 21, 1954. Bob graduated from Hialeah High School and then Florida State University. He was married to Leslie on December 4, 1993. Following in his father's footsteps, Bob has been a pilot for most of his life. His dream career started with the United States Air Force, and this year celebrates Bob's 30 year anniversary with Delta Air Lines. He was a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. His passion for golf and tennis was well known. He played golf frequently, visiting greens around the world. His forehand return was by some accounts as fearsome and menacing as Federer's. However, win or lose, with Bob it was always just a game with good fun and laughter. Bob never visited anyone empty handed and would often surprise friends and family with rare and cherished gifts such as collectible beer steins, exotic scotches and spirits acquired during his global adventures. His zeal for life, big, infectious smile and warm, booming voice will be missed. Bob is survived by his wife, Leslie, and children Élan Hailey (Chris), Robert Rogers (Katheryn), Lauren Drysdale (Levi), Bret Rogers, and grandson Cayden Hailey. Bob is also survived by his sisters Susan Rogers, Toni Ficken (Stavros) and son Andrew, Kelli Rogers (Roger) and daughter Jolee, Kristine Rogers, and brother, John Rogers (Darlene). The family will receive friends from 4-7:00 pm on Monday February 15, 2016 at H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill, 1157 Old Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30068. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, February 16, 2016, at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. To leave online condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com.