Ronald Lynn Rogers age 58, of Rocky Top passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center surrounded by family and his best friend,
He was born on September 11, 1967, in Lafollette, Tennessee to James Ronnie and Patricia Ann Wilson Rogers. Ronald is a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, in Rocky Top, TN. He really loved fishing, spending time in the mountains, and playing with and spending time with the grandchildren,
He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann (Wilson) Rogers. Uncle, Dennis Wilson, and grandparents.
He is survived by wife of 35 years, Lucy (Martin) Rogers.
Children, Josh Rogers, Danna Bray and husband, Matt.
Grandchildren, Laura, Caden, Xander, Garret, RayLynn and Bentley. Jordyn. Jennica, and Father, James Ronnie Rogers.
And a host of family members and friends.
The family will receive friends at Hamaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top, TN, on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Visitation: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
The graveside service will follow the funeral service at 12:30 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top, Thursday March 5th, 2026, with Scott Martin and Rev. Chris Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession.
Matthew 6:34 (KJV)
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow:
for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
503 South Main Street, Rocky Top, TN 37769

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