William S. Rogers

William “Bill” S. Rogers, 74, of Pikeville, KY, died Monday, May 1st, at his home. He courageously fought several types of cancer for over a year. Bill received both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Higher Education degree from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate when he was commissioned into the Regular Army as a 2nd Lieutenant through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He served his country for 23 years Active Duty, retiring with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). He was stationed in Germany twice and had many fond memories including the falling of the Berlin Wall. Bill continued his career as the Secretary of the General Staff for U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command for another 23 years. He would host the Command’s ceremonies and went to great lengths to make sure they went off without any issues. He was affectionately known as “the voice of INSCOM”. Bill joined the Woodbridge Lions Club in 1995 where he actively served his community volunteering where he was needed. He went into local schools to assist in screening children and referring them for eyeglasses and other specialty treatments. Bill held several offices in the Club to include Secretary and President. Throughout the years he recruited numerous people to join him in volunteering their time to humanitarian causes. Bill’s life revolved around his family. He was extremely proud of his son, Jacob, for joining the Army Reserves several years after graduating from college. He doted on his daughter, Caroline. He loved listening to her singing in the house and performing at her school concerts. He made friends everywhere he went and made a lasting impression on people. He was a die-hard Kentucky basketball fan. Bill was the quintessential Southern gentleman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hansford and Carrie Rogers; sisters Priscilla Rogers and Rebecca Susan Parker. Bill is survived by his wife Jessica; son, Jacob Callahan, and daughter, Caroline; siblings, Patricia Blevins, Linda Erven and husband Jim, Hansford “H.L.” Rogers Jr. and wife Markie, Judy Deskins and husband Gerald, and James and wife Annie. He enjoyed being an uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. A public interment will occur at Arlington National Cemetery, date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels” at www.kycolonels.org or Lions Club of Woodbridge Charities Inc.

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William S. Rogers

May 1, 2023