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Boyd A. Rogers, 94, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Abilene.


He was born on November 30, 1927, in Abilene to the late Benjamin Carroll Rogers and Sudie Lee Bailey Rogers.


On July 23, 1948, he married Eleanor Bouldin in Abilene. She preceded him in death in 2010.


Mr. Rogers served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked many years with Central Texas Iron Works, ultimately as General Sales Manager. He was an avid hunter and bass fisher and was a longtime member at First Baptist Church in Abilene.


He is survived by two sons, Dr. Gary Rogers of Abilene and Richard Rogers of Fort Worth; two grandsons, Jonathan and Christopher; two great grandsons, Noah and Matthew; one brother, Stanley Rogers of Virginia.


He was preceded in death by two brothers, B. C. Rogers, Jr., and Charles Rogers.


A visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Elmwood Memorial Park, with C. V. Blake officiating.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice or Meals on Wheels.