Robert David Rogers
December 2, 1938 - November 24, 2021
Robert David Rogers, 82, of Huntington, IN died at 6:45 pm Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family Robert was born on December 2, 1938, in Monroe, MI, the son of Charles Rogers and Gladys (Covell) Rogers. He graduated from Andrews High School with the class of 1956 and proudly served in the United States Air Force for 6 years. Robert attended Fort Wayne Bible College where he met the love of his life Carolyn Riley. They married on January 30, 1965, in Westernport, MD. He retired in 1990 from General Electric as a Water Treatment Specialist after 32 years of service. He was a member of The Mission House Church of Huntington. His passion for airplanes led him to become an Aircraft Mechanic. He enjoyed restoring tractors and was a history buff. He had a room full of genealogy documents and he loved to share stories. He found great joy in having donkeys on the farm for the kids to ride. He was proud of his strong faith, and a devoted family man. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Rogers of Huntington; daughters, Catherine (Dean) Whitesell of Punta Gorda, FL, Rebecca (Chris) Collins of Huntington, Heather (Adam) Brockhous of Warren, IN; grandsons, Andrew (Angela) Lamar, Michael (Alysa) Lamar, Jeremy (Melinda) Shelley; granddaughters, Cassandra (Keith) Zygand, Katherine Collins, Courtney (Jon) Mills, Gabrielle Mason; twelve great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Rogers, mother, Gladys Rogers, brother, Charles "Bud" Rogers. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at The Mission House, 734 West 100 South, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at The Mission House with Pastor Splawn officiating. Burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery. Preferred memorials to The Mission House, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Robert David Rogers.
Robert David Rogers, 82, of Huntington, IN died at 6:45 pm Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family Robert was born on December 2, 1938, in Monroe, MI, the son of Charles Rogers and Gladys (Covell) Rogers. He... View Obituary & Service Information
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