Stephen Lane Rogers
Stephen Lane Rogers took his final flight and flew into the
arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He leaves behind his broken-hearted, loving wife of
39 years, Kay. He was chief pilot for the University of Tennessee, a job he cherished and was
affectionately known as “Captain” for his love of flying. Steve passed away after a long brave
battle with esophageal cancer. He couldn’t speak and communicated using a voice box pressed to his
neck. His cancer spread and his “miracle” was not to be. Steve had an amazing joy for life, always
smiling and loved being with his soul mate, Kay. His passion was flying his Cessna 310, the
“Songbird.” He was born in Pulaski, son of the late Guy and Josie (brother Barry) Rogers. He
attended Green Meadow UMC and loved the Lord deeply. Leaves behind family: Joan and Gurvis, Judy,
Kenny, Lori, Mike, Debbie, Joe, Judy, Aunt Virginia and other loving family/friends. Visitation is
Sunday, February 17, 2013, Broadway United Methodist Church, 309 E. Broadway Ave. (downtown),
Maryville, from 3:30-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. Steve will be buried in Pinecrest
Cemetery, Covington, La. (Kay’s hometown). Steve loved animals and in lieu of flowers, you may
donate to our animal shelter: Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation, in memory of Steve Rogers, P.O.
Box 7218, Maryville TN, 37802 (865-300-6251). We hope you will share memories of Steve at http://www.millerfuneralhome.org 
