William Lawrence Rogers

William Lawrence Rogers, age 83, husband of Betty Randell Rogers, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence on Airport Road, Stanton, KY. Born in Stanton, KY he was the son of the late Lewis and Gertrude Richardson Rogers and he was a Veteran of the U S Navy. William Lawrence Rogers was employed as Superintendent of Stanton Waterworks and Sewer System and was Stanton Fire Department Chief from 1968 until 2001. He was a Mason in Stanton Masonic Lodge No. 352 and he was a member of Oleika Shrine Temple. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rogers; one son, William L. Rogers, Jr. and one daughter, Cynthia Rogers all of Stanton and by one brother, Donald (Linda) Rogers of Lexington. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers: Kenneth Rogers, Michael Rogers, Gary Rogers and Paul Rogers and by four sisters: Waveline Hale, Lelia Faulkner, Dorothy Faulkner and Davonna Jean Matthews. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Sunday with Masonic Rites performed at 7:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Gainus Rogers and Rev. Scoby Faulkner will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 12, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Stonegate Cemetery, 27 Stonegate Drive, Stanton, KY. Active pallbearers are David Thorpe, Adam Noble, Walter Snowden, John "Rub" Skidmore, Willie Nolan and Franky Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Branham, Chester Crabtree, Don Oney, Kenneth Gabbard, Bonnie McIntosh, Dr. Charles Noss and Dr. Scott Pierce. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.