From: KyArchives [Archives@genrecords.org] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:07 AM To: Ky-Footsteps Subject: Rogers.Lewis.P.1922.Barren.OBIT Lewis P. Rogers October 11, 1922 Barren County KyArchives Obituaries Glasgow (KY) Times, date of publication unknown. "Death of Splendid Man: Mr. Lewis P. Rogers. Mr. Lewis P. Rogers, in his seventy-ninth year, died at his home here Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Death was due to a complication of diseases incidental to old age. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mr. Lewis Rogers, of Chicago; Mr. Hugh Rogers, of Ashley, Ill.; Mrs. H. L. Bowen, of Storm Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Marriott Pedigo and Miss Alene Rogers, of this place. Interment was in the Glasgow cemetery Thursday afternoon after funeral services at the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Rogers was a member, by Rev. Thomas Brewster. The death of Mr. Rogers removed the last of four beloved and distingujished sons of Dr. George C. Rogers, himself a man of renown and standing in the early life of Glasgow. Judge John Rogers, noted Chicago jurist, passed on many years ago, and the other two brothers, Judge Geo. Rogers, a leading attorney, and Will Rogers, have been dead for many years. Mr. Lewis Rogers, himself, was one of Glasgow's prominent businessmen for a decade. He was an outstanding figure in every progressive movement, and one of the best-known and most valued citizens of the community. His death removes one of the few remaining gentlemen of the old school and the last surviving member of a famous branch of illustrious Rogers family. Mr. Rogers was twice married. His first wife was Miss Fannie Colbert, of Madison, Georgia, and all of the above mentioned children were by her. Her death occurred 29 years ago. His second wife was Miss Annie McCaleb of Louisville, where Mr. Rogers wooed and married her while engaged in business in that city. "The memory of the writer does not recall a death that caused so poignant grief, so universal mourning, as that of Lewis P. Rogers. His amiable disposition and willingness to help others even at a sacrifice, were only a few of the characteristics that endeared him to everybody. Always read with a smile and a plesant word, as innocent of guile as a baby, intensely loyal to his friends, and considerate of others, Mr. Rogers continually evidenced these trainings and teachings of earlier years to a later generation that is known for its lack of such attributes. "Complaint was never on his lips; neither was ciriticism of ill-will or thought a part of his make-up. His life was clean and pure, and he would have it no other way. And as he lived the day, so were his dreams by night - clear, calm and fearless. "Everybody loved him, and it was always a pleasure to have him sit awhile for a friendly chat. He was particularly fond of boyhood friends, and loved to talk of the golden days that were; and one of the pathetic incidents of his death was the grief of one of his playmate friends, Mr. E. Y. Kilgore, who knew Mr. Rogers as only a brother knew another all through the years of his journey toward the sunset's end. "His death, like his life was peaceful and resigned, and with his passing to the land beyond the stars -- who was true to himself to his freinds, and his family and his God as few men who ever lived, seventy-nine years through earthly turmoil. Peace to his ashes; and everlastine be the memory of this elegant gentleman, Lewis P. Rogers." Submitted by: Sandi Gorin http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00002.html#0000404 Additional Comments: NOTE: I have no connection and no further information. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/kyfiles/