It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, father, Pawpaw, son, and brother David “Dave” S. Rogers, 65, on April 2, 2026, at his home in Houston County, Alabama.
Born on August 9, 1960, in Columbus, Georgia, Dave joined the United States Army in 1979 at the age of 18 and served his first three years as an 11B, Infantryman, before reclassification to 63B, Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). Dave was then appointed to Warrant Officer in 1989 as a 915E, Army Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer before retiring from active-duty service in 2002 at Fort Rucker, Alabama as Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3). His 23 years of faithful and unwavering service during deployment to the Gulf War campaign and service during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) brought many duty stations including South Korea, Fort Lewis, WA, Neu-Ulm, Germany (Pershing II), Fort Jackson, SC, Schweinfurt, Germany (1st Armored Division), Fort Polk, LA, Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Riley, KS, and Fort Rucker, AL earning the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Army Commendation Medal (ACM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Superior Unit Award (AUSA), Expert Rifle Badge, Driver Badge, and Mechanic Badge. Following his retirement from Active Duty, Dave settled in Enterprise, Alabama where he worked as a Service Manager, Service Advisor, and Parts Specialists for many local car dealership service centers and as an Aviation Parts Clerk for Flight Safety before returning to the United States Army as a Federal Civilian Employee for the Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama as an Aviation Logistics Director.
Dave’s love for his family, to include his motorcycle family, was unmatched and extended beyond providing; he made it a priority to be present in his family’s lives even if it was checking in through a phone call when the family couldn’t be together. His wife of 45 years, Lynne, was his partner in every sense supporting each other through life’s challenges and triumphs. Multi-talented, mechanically inclined, and inventive, Dave loved bringing his ideas to life. A constant tinkerer, his incredible ability to create things from curiosity, to fix a problem, or because of a request from his friends and family (a rose formed from washers or a ring from silverware) displayed his refined mixture of creativity and ability. If Dave couldn’t build it or fix it, then it couldn’t be done. Dave had a tremendous love for motorcycles and worked meticulously to master the skill and competence that is required to become the best rider in a variety of competitions, culminating in him earning the Top Gun award. Dave’s other interests and hobbies included golfing, hunting, boating, and fishing. Later in life he also gained a passion for farming, tractors, and caring for his land. Dave also loved the Florida Gators and was known to make friendly bets with friends and family for a Gators win. CHOMP CHOMP!
He was preceded in death by his biological father, Bryson Floyd Benson and adoptive father David Rogers Sr.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Lynne Rogers, daughter Kimberly (Christopher) Wilf, son Nick, granddaughter, Riyan, and two grandsons, Gavon and Rhage. He will also be forever missed by his mother Monica Bettencourt, brother Grady (Christina) Rogers, sister, Rebecca Dee (Buddy) Baxley and brother Bryson “BJ” (June) Benson.
He leaves behind very special friends Van and Teresa Donaldson. In addition, Dave is remembered by aunts and uncles as well as many extended family members and friends who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home, 1315 West Lawrence Harris Hwy in Slocomb, Alabama with Pastor Gary Pollard officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Slocomb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Pallbearers are Nick Rogers, Grady Rogers, Christopher Wilf, Gavon Wilf, Bill Dunigan, Gary Dunigan, and Van Donaldson.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.
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