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1 of 16 | Posted by: Joanne Randolph - Huntsville, AL
“A fond memory of Tom, we had gone to dinner with Don & Barb, Tom & Ilene and I ordered a rare prime rib. When it was set befor me, Tom with a...Read More »
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Irv & Nordeen Craft - Kentwood, MI
“Thinking of your family. I know you will miss your hero.
Sincere condolences,
Brenda and Tarry Gernhardt
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Brenda Gernhardt
“I am sorry for your loss but the love and great memories will always be with you.My prayer for you and all the family is for the peace that God will...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Joy Hardy - Huntsville, AL
“I am keeping you all in my thoughts.
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5 of 16 | Posted by: Sarah Pennington - Louisville, KY
“Warm thoughts and prayers are with you now at this difficult time
Paul,Kim and Audrey
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norvell - KY
“Thinking about Tom. Some random thought about Tom Rogers. We first met The Rogers in Ocean Springs, Ms. It was through church (1st Baptist).
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Don @ Barbara - Friends
“We read Tom's Obituary this morning,2/10/12, with sadness. We are thinking of you and family. We are thankful for the many years we have known
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8 of 16 | Posted by: John and Kate Hancock - TN
“We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Neva, you are so special to us!
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Jerry and Carole Arszman
“My sympathy and prayers to all.
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Esther Rutz - Saraland, AL
“We send our condolences along with our thoughts and prayers. However, we also exult in the knowledge that Tom is safe and content in Heaven. We hope...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: David & Tracie McGuire - Dayton, OH
“Sorry for your lose, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Sincerly, Gloria and Bubba
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12 of 16 | Posted by: gloria skipper - Mobile, AL
“I ALWAYS REMEMBER UNCLE TOM AS A SOFT SPOKEN, HIGHLY INTELLIGENT WELL MNNERED MAN WITH A SHARP WIT WHO LOVED HIS FAMILY VERY MUCH
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13 of 16 | Posted by: NANCY WILLIAMS - CORBIN, KY
“We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you, Mark and the family.
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Dr. and Mrs Richard Harris - AL
“We loved Uncle Tom! We will miss him, but so glad he is with my mom in Heaven. Love and prayers to all of you! Tammi (& Scott)
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Tammi and Scott Howard - OH
“Such wonderful memories that go back nearly 30 years for us, and even longer for our grandparents. Our condolences, prayers, and best wishes to you...Read More »
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Thomas F. Rogers
Dec 28,1922- Feb 8, 2012
Thomas F. Rogers of Huntsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Visitation will be at Valhalla Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 12:50 PM with services following at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Burial will be at Valhalla Cemetery in Huntsville.
Tom was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Irick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tom was a graduate of Corinth High School in Kentucky where he was an outstanding basketball player. At the age of 18 he was drafted into the Army and attended the University of Georgia in an Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). In 1943, as a member of the 54th Armored Infantry Battalion, a part of General Patton's Third Army, he served in France and Germany where he received the Silver Star for valor, the Purple Heart, and the World War II Victory medal Due to the injuries he sustained in the war, he spent 15 months rehabilitating at Camp Atterbury, In. Tom attended the University of Cincinnati majoring in accounting. Tom married Ilene Norvell in 1956 and moved with his family to Huntsville in 1964 where he was employed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). He retired from Government Service after 33 years. Tom was a long time member of University Baptist Church serving on many financial and budget committees. He served as the treasurer of the elementary school PTA and was a member of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Tom enjoyed bowling and belonged to a bowling league for many years. In addition to bowling, Tom was an avid walker, walking at Madison Square Mall six mornings a week for over 20 years.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ilene Rogers; his daughter COL Neva Rogers and spouse Mark Shuler; and daughter Cathy Green; two granddaughters, Emma Green and Christina Green all of Madison, Alabama; a sister, Ann Taylor, and a brother, Walter Rogers, both of Cincinnati, Ohio. Three sister-in-laws, Geneva Norvell of Huntsville,AL, Audrey Norvell of Corbin, Kentucky, and Juanita Norvell of Pulaski, TN., and multiple nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or The Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Please sign online registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
