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William Perry Rogers

Murray Jun. 25, 1939 | Nov. 05, 2017
Murray | Jun. 25, 1939 | Nov. 05, 2017

Mr. William P. Rogers, 78, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.

Mr. Rogers was born on June 25, 1939 in Denver, CO to the late David and Wilma Cornick Rogers.  He attended Denver Schools.  After graduation, he served in the United States Navy.  After his return he worked for Martin Marietta Corp. and the Denver Tramway Co.  In 1966 he went to work for IBM, working in Denver, CO and San Jose, CA.  He retired in 1995 and moved to Murray.  After his retirement he worked as a security guard at Murray Calloway County Hospital.  Perry was a railroad buff and volunteered at the San Jose Trolley Museum in San Jose, CA and the Hardin Southern Railroad in Hardin, KY.  He also volunteered as a driver for the American Legion Post 73.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids and was an avid Denver Broncos Fan.

He married his wife of 55 years, Joanne Gothberg in 1962.  They had three children, Steve Rogers of Murray, Mike Rogers (Jessica) of Pittsfield, MA, Julie Rogers Holder (Bob) of Murray.  They had eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Also surviving Mr. Rogers is a brother, Alan (Ann) of Hendersonville, TN and a brother in law, Gary Gothberg of Canon City, CO.

A memorial service honoring Mr. Rogers will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray with Kerry Lambert officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Calloway County Special Olympics c/o Laura Miller, 1401 Story Street, Murray, KY  42071 or Wounded Warrior Project.

The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences available at www.imesfh.com.


Imes Funeral Home & Crematory
Downtown Murray
311 N 4th Street
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7000

Heritage Chapel
1804 St. Rt. 121 N
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-8888
Email : tamaralambert@outlook.com Phone : (270) 753-7000