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Buddy Rogers
1942 - 2014
Buddy Rogers
1942 - 2014
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Buddy Rogers Obituary
Rogers, 71, of Lago Vista, Texas passed away Friday, May 23, 2014.
He will be laid to rest at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 27 at Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean, Texas with his mother and grandparents. A memorial service and celebration of his life is being planned.
Buddy was born August 4, 1942 in Amarillo, Texas to Bob Rogers and Lorene Damron Rogers. He attended Texas A&M University and graduated from University of Houston at Clear Lake. Buddy was a gifted writer and musician. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an accomplished and award-winning wheelchair athlete and an early advocate for wheelchair basketball, travelling the country to participate in a variety of competitions. An avid bird watcher and Texas history buff, Buddy had many interests. He was the first President of the Texas Paralyzed Veteran's Association and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Buddy is survived by his devoted wife Brenda Vincent Rogers; his daughter Kristi Katz Gordy and son-in-law David of Leander, TX; son Martin Katz and daughter-in-law Courtney of Houston, TX; three grandchildren Nicholas, Fallon and Gianna Gordy; brother Glenn Rogers and his wife Charlene; niece Stephanie Swift and her husband Troy, as well as a host of other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Buddy's honor to Children's Medical Center Foundation for the Dell Children's Inpatient Rehabilitation Canine-Assist Therapy Endowment www.supportdellchildrens.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org to help injured veterans.
Arrangements under the care of Beck Funeral Home Cedar Park, Texas. 512-259-1610.
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Forrest Hopkins
June 21, 2014
I became a friend of Buddy's during the mid 1980s when we played together on a wheelchair basketball team in Austin, Texas. Buddy was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He was unusual in his respectfulness for all of the people around him. In our basketball organization, which in a given year would include new scrubs and established stars/leaders, he found equal value in all of the folks on the team and treated them accordingly. His love for his teammates was genuine and enduring. I was one those privileged to fall within that umbrella of caring and brotherhood.
Will Clark
May 27, 2014
Brenda, There is a large hole in my heart. Many of the fondest memories in my life involved Buddy. He will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Glen & the rest of your family.
Anna Link
May 26, 2014
God Bless you Brenda.
May 26, 2014
God Bless you Brenda
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May 26, 2014
Brenda I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was a good man and I know how much you to loved each other. He will truly be missed. May God rap his arms around you during this time of grief.
Brenda Katz
May 25, 2014
Brenda, my heart is saddened for you right now. I know you had such a dear and special relationship with Buddy. He was such a fine gentleman. You will miss him I know, but I hope the wonderful memories will overcome the sadness of his loss. I love you, Brenda Kaye
Judi Neyer
May 25, 2014
Dearest Brenda:
It was my pleasure to have known Buddy, he was an amazing man. Blessings to your for your all your love and devotion.
Elaine Bhonn
May 25, 2014
Brenda, I only met Buddy once, but I was aware of your devotion to each other. I truly admire you and can empathize with the strain but also the reward of caring for a loved one who requires so much time and almost constant attention. God gave you each other and knew you would be up to the task.
I send you love and prayers,
Tom Gardner
May 25, 2014
The world has lost one of its finest and he will be sorely missed . The only consolation is knowing he can now walk,run,dance, and revel in the presence of an ever-loving God.
Bob Camp
May 25, 2014
Dear Brenda - It was my honor to have known Buddy and to have had the opportunity to play guitar and sing some great country songs. The many nights at your home singing with Buddy will rest forever in my heart. We thank God we knew him, and thank God for being your friend.
Bob & Glenda Camp
Debby Powers
May 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Mr Rogers from my time at 1400 Hermann. Brenda and Martin I especially pray for you guys. We are now in Georgetown so not far from Lago Vista, God Bless you all! This will be a special Memorial Day for you!
Barbara Graham
May 25, 2014
Dearest Brenda,
I am honored to have known Buddy and have been blessed and personally challenged by your love and devotion for each other.
Love and prayers,
Barbara Graham
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