Sanford A. Rogers

Sanford A. Rogers, 67, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Somerville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at his home in Maryville.

Sanford was born on October 9, 1946, in Somerville, to Marvin H. and Bennie M. (Temple) Rogers, Sr. His father preceded him in death. He was a US Army Veteran, and worked as a Radar Specialist.

In 1977 Sanford became a member and leader of the Boy Scouts of America. He was the Troop Leader of Troop 400, and Scout Master of Troop 74, both of Maryville, and the Crew Advisor for Crew 503. In 1982, he became a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say with Camp Geiger in St. Joseph, MO, and was currently Medicine Man Helpful Bowman. He was the District Representative to the Council Camping Committee; on the Council Executive Board, and after his retirement was on staff at Camp Geiger. He received the District Award of Merit in 1986, the Silver Beaver Award in 1990,and completed the Wood Badge Course.

He was also a NRA certified instructor in archery and pistols.

Sanford was of the Mormon faith and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Maryville, MO.

In 2013, Sanford retired from NOCOMO in Maryville, MO, after 34 years of service. He had been the Production Manager, and later the Wood Shop Supervisor.

Left to mourn his passing is his mother, Bennie M. Rogers, Somerville, TN; also 2 brothers, and 2 sisters, Marvin H. (Judy F. Rogers, Jr., Mason, TN, Jane (Larry) Gaschen, Germantown, TN, Ronald R. (Mary Ann) Rogers, Bartlett, TN, and Rita (Mike) Ferrell, Covington, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Roger’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Memorial services are pending at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Maryville.

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