Joe Dudley Rogers

Joe Dudley Rogers, age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was a Christian man, a loving father, grandfather and husband. He was born and raised in Lafollette and went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding in 1951 and became a master shipbuilder. He played on the Newport News Shipbuilding Golf Team. Joe was a Korean Veteran in the U.S. Army. He raised his family in Hampton Virginia and enjoyed thirteen years of retirement in Jacksboro, TN. He had a great sense of humor, deep appreciation for nature, gardening and birds, and much love for his family.

Preceded in death by Parents: Ida and Russell Rogers of Lafollette. Sisters: Eva Dennison and Isabell Lee. Brothers: Bob Rogers, Bill Rogers, and Henry "Bud" Rogers.

Survived by wife of 50 years: Janet Rogers. Daughters: Jodi Denny of Charlottesville, VA, Robin Lloyd of Carey, Idaho, Kim Link of Hampton, Virginia, Sharon Howeth of Hearst, Texas. Son and Daughter in Law: Larry and Clara Pirkle of Temple, Texas. Sisters: Mabel Rogers of Lafollette and Rosalee Tabb of Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Jordan Denny of Charlottesville, Chad Watkins, Tyler Watkins, and Kaitlyn Watkins of Hampton, Virginia.

Funeral Service will be 12 PM Friday, March 26, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Richard Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 PM Friday before funeral service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.