James Gordon Rogers III

1942 - 2017

James Gordon Rogers III obituary, 1942-2017, Strawberry Plain, TN

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

7426 Asheville Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

James Rogers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

James G. Rogers III, 74, of Strawberry Plains, formerly of Knoxville and Jasper, TN, took his last trip August 8, 2017 after a life of travel and fun. He graduated Marion Co. High School where he was All State Conference Fullback. He attended Tennessee Tech and U-T Knoxville. Mr. Rogers was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jasper and a member of Olive Branch Lodge 297 F & M in Jasper; former Fire Marshall for the State of TN. He was the Assistant Manager for the ET Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association. In 1979, he was appointed Executive Director for the Chapter. He served as Training Director for 22 years for the JATC program for LU 760 & 934. In 1980, he was appointed to the 1982 World's Fair Committee to provide construction crews with qualified craftsmen. He was an avid golfer and he and his wife enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, skiing, and traveling during their 44 years together. Survivors include wife of 44 years, Jo Ann Culvahouse Rogers; son, Christopher Alan Rogers; sister, Ann Lewis Rogers of Jasper; granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Rogers of Knoxville; special brother-in-law, Alan Culvahouse of Knoxville, TN; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to your favorite charity.

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August 12, 2017

Parker Curtis

Deepest condolences to Jim's family on his passing. He was a MCHS Class of 1960 classmate and pal to many of us.

August 11, 2017

Kathy Butcher

Jim will be missed by his family and friends.

August 10, 2017

Knowing and working with Mr. Rogers was a pleasure . We swapped jokes and funny stories easily .He was truly a unique and unforgettable individual . Sympathy and condolences to JoAnn ,Chris, and the Culvahouse family. C.L.Greenblatt Jr. D.D.S.

August 9, 2017

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