OBITUARY
John L Rogers
January 17, 1932 – April 4, 2021
John Lionel Rogers, 89 of Louisville, joined his Heavenly Father on Easter Sunday, April 04, 2021. Born to the late Elsie and John Rogers, in Bardstown, KY. John is also preceded in passing by his two brothers, two sisters, and a brother-in-law.
John was a Military Veteran for both the Navy and the Air Force, where he worked at the Methodist Hospital over 30 years. He has been a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church since 1970. Throughout John’s life, he has been very interested in wood working, from building his wife a China Cabinet, to carving reindeer, and creating other items he was very proud of. John was also proud to be a UK fan in a house divided, but he never let that get in the way of loving his family.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years; Patricia Rogers, their two sons; Thomas (Rebecca) Rogers and Matthew (Casey) Rogers, grandchildren; Scarlett and Cole Rogers, brothers; Irvin and Keith Rogers, brother-in-law, Steve Goad and sister-in-law, Nancy Tallman, along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 4-7pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will take place at St. Athanasius on Thursday, April 08, 2021 at 10am.
Mr. Rogers will be laid to rest in Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Funeral Service
Monday, April 12, 2021
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Committal Service
Monday, April 12, 2021
Memories
John L Rogers
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ADD A MEMORYVirginia KorfHAGE
April 7, 2021
My prayers for you, Pat, and your family. John was such a kind, gentle soul. God be with you.
Mark Winsett
April 6, 2021
My condolences to you and the boys Patty! John was a wonderful man and know he has a place in heaven! I have a lot of great wonderful memories of you John and the boys! Please tell Tom and Matt Mu hi for me! Love and miss you all and hope you and the boys are all doing well! In my prayers! - Mark
Lynn Mattingly-Hand
April 6, 2021
Prayers for all of you ...sorry I will not be able to make the funeral. I have so many fawn memories of babysitting for Mr.Rogers and Mrs. Prayers forComfort to Pat, Tom and Matt and ther family’s.
LINDA GOAD
April 6, 2021
Love to you Pat and your family.
Gary and I always thought so much of John. Such a gentle, sweet man.
They are rejoicing in Heaven together ❤️
Prayers for comfort,
Linda