WILLIAM ROGERS

ROGERS, William “Bill” Henry, age 93, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Maristone of Franklin.  A native of Franklin County, he was born on Nov. 8, 1930, to the late John Henry and Verna Mae (Smith) Rogers.  A devoted Christian, Bill started his ministry in 1954 while studying at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  During the span of his ministry, the Lord took him to Panama twice as well as churches in Georgia, Indiana and Flint, Michigan.  After years of enjoying preparing sermons, praying and the fellowship with his congregations, especially the potluck meals, Bill retired from the Huntland Church of Christ in 2017.  In his spare time, he enjoyed reading history books, watching westerns, gardening and eating a good meal.  A “people” person, he had a happy, jolly nature and enjoyed making others laugh.  But above all, Bill loved the Lord and his beloved family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Poca Marine (Gulley) Rogers; son, Phillip Lee Rogers; and siblings, Robert Rogers, John Rogers, Martha Stewart, Frank Rogers, Dossett Rogers and Cleijo Rogers.  Bill is survived by his loving children, Minta (Kerwin) Everson, Tim (Connie) Rogers, Ellen (Scott) Ford and Paul Rogers; grandchildren, Amber (Jeff) Hammond, Audrey (Maurice) Miller, Austen Everson, Aren (Sarah) Everson, Virginia Jill (Tom) Herb, Jena (Jarrod) Wildman, Zachary (Heather) Rogers, Kelsey (Alan) Vazquez, Kayla Ford, Dylan Ford and Daniel Ford; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation was held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with services following at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with son-in-law Kerwin Everson officiating.  Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens with military honors bestowed. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Huntland Church of Christ, 535 Main Street, Huntland, TN 37345. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, online condolences may be sent to www.moorecortner.com.