Talmadge "T.C" Rogers

Talmadge Clarence “T.C.” Rogers, 85, went to be with the Lord July 18, 2020 at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida. He was born to James Lovett and Martha Jane Parker Rogers on July 30, 1934 in Reidsville, Georgia. When he was a young boy his father became ill and the family moved to the Pine Ridge, Louisiana, near Kentwood to be near his sister Verda. His father died when he was 15 years old. T.C. got up at 3 a.m. every morning to help in his brother-in-law John’s dairy until he graduated from Greensburg High School in 1955 and joined the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed seeing the world, serving 3 years in Europe and 1 year in Vietnam. He was also stationed at Nellis AFB, near Las Vegas, Nevada; Travis AFB, Fairfield, California; and Craig AFB, Selma, Alabama. He retired as Technical Sergeant following his second tour at Craig in 1976. T.C. married his wife of 58 years Myrtice Yvonne Allen Rogers in 1961. They moved near Yvonne’s family and built a home in Gateswood, Alabama. He got a job at Dentalez in Bay Minette, AL and then went to work at NAS Pensacola using his aircraft mechanic skills until retiring in 1993. He enjoyed working in the garden, reading, listening to his extensive C.D. collection, cutting grass, taking great care of his vehicles and spending time with his grandson Marcus and his white German Shepard, Hunter. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church for over 43 years where he served on various committees. He was also a member of NARFE Chapter #1340 since retiring from NAS Pensacola. T.C. was preceded in death by his parents the late James Lovett and Martha Jane Rogers, sister Verda East (John), brothers Taylor Rogers (Irene) and James Rogers (Dot). He is survived by his wife Myrtice Yvonne Rogers, one daughter Glenda Barnett (Joe) and one grandson Marcus Wiley. Graveside Funeral Services with closed casket will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 29 at New Hope United Church Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Smith officiating. The cemetery is located at 27896 New Hope Church Road, Robertsdale, Alabama. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Hope Cemetery 29650 County Road 87, Robertsdale, AL 36567. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE ALABAMA STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES OF SIX FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCING. THERE WILL BE A SEPARATE SECTION OUTSIDE THE CEMETERY ALONG THE FENCE FOR GUESTS TO VIEW THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ROGERS FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Talmadge "T.C" Rogers

July 30, 1934 - July 18, 2020

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July 30, 1934 - July 18, 2020

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