Brett Allen Rogers

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brett was preceded in death by his mother, Leesa Shahan; his grandfather, Johnny Shahan; his grandfather, Gale Slaughter: and his cousin, Shawn Slaughter, Jr.

Brett was a graduate of Meigs County High School and earned a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan!

Growing up, he enjoyed wrestling and baseball and developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. Some great moments were spent hunting with his father and roller skating with his cousin, Kayton. He will be remembered for the joy he found in spending time with those he loved.

Brett was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church.

He leaves behind his father, Bryan Shahan of Birchwood, Tennessee; his aunt, Gail Slaughter-Cordell of Ooltewah, Tennessee, who lovingly raised him and was a mother to him; his uncle, Shawn Slaughter, of Ooltewah, Tennessee; his sister, Reatha Shahan (Stewart), of Birchwood, Tennessee; his brother, Keith Shahan of Birchwood, Tennessee; his sister, Ariel Shahan of Georgetown, Tennessee; his brother, Jacob Shahan of Athens, Tennessee; his sister, Kayton Akehurst of Knoxville, Tennessee; his grandmother, Charlotte Slaughter of Birchwood, Tennessee; as well as several cousins and many extended family members who will cherish his memory.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Harrison Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the funeral home.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.