William Arthur "Joe" Rogers' Obituary
William Arthur "Joe" Rogers, 73, of Spotsylvania County, passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer.
Joe was a veteran of the US Navy from 1969-1975 and served during the Vietnam War. He proudly served on the USS Piedmont where the US Navy recognized his honorable service with several medals including The National Defense Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Joe returned to Spotsylvania County after the war where he was married and raised two sons. He retired as a pest control technician from Orkin after many years.
Joe found great joy in attending his granddaughter Peyton’s field hockey games and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting his sister Carolyn and spending time with his family.
Joe is survived by his loving partner of 20 years, Donna Walmsley; two sons, Steven Rogers (Shannon Hunter) of Spotsylvania and Matthew Rogers of Fauquier; his sister, Carolyn Cole (David Cole) of Savanna, Georgia; granddaughter, Peyton Rogers of Spotsylvania; grandson, Austin Rogers, of New Braunfels, Texas; two nieces, Kelly Hyre and Sarah Mccaughey; and Reatha Rogers of Caroline County, mother of Steven and Matthew.
Joe’s family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172.
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