Larry Albert Rogers

Larry Albert Rogers, 78, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Larry was born on January 5, 1948, in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, to the late Albert and Lucille Rogers. He attended Pittsfield High School before beginning what would become a long and distinguished career of service to his country. Larry first served in the United States Air Force, including service during the Vietnam War, and later continued his military career with the United States Army. During his service in Vietnam, Larry flew numerous helicopter missions, including one harrowing mission in which his aircraft was shot down, and he helped save the life of a fellow crew member. Over the course of his remarkable military career, Larry earned the respect and admiration of those who served alongside him and those privileged to serve under his leadership. His many honors and decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, Purple Heart, and Air Medal (32nd Award), among numerous other decorations recognizing his courage, achievement, and dedicated service to his country. He ultimately attained the rank of Sergeant Major, retiring from military service in 2003. Following his military career, Larry continued serving the Army community. From 2012 until his final retirement in 2017, he worked in the flight division at Felker Army Airfield at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Those who knew Larry throughout his long career remember a man of integrity and character - a respected leader whom people looked up to and spoke of with tremendous admiration. Yet beyond his accomplishments and distinguished military career was the Larry his family knew and loved: a kind, resourceful, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Larry was a man who could seemingly find a way to fix anything himself. His children remember a loving and kind father whose discipline was always rooted in love; afterward, he would remind them that it had hurt him more than it had hurt them. He loved his children and grandchildren immensely, and being together with his family brought him tremendous joy, particularly when everyone began reminiscing and sharing stories about years gone by. More recently, Larry was enormously proud and happy to become a great-grandfather to Maybelle. At home, some of life's simplest pleasures made Larry happiest. He enjoyed a good cigar and loved music, particularly the Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, and Van Morrison. He and Sheila shared countless evenings together on their porch and many more in their kitchen, where preparing dinner could unexpectedly turn into dancing together to favorite songs such as Journey's Faithfully and Celine Dion's Have You Ever Been in Love. Above all, Larry was a loving and devoted husband. During their 16 years of marriage, he and Sheila shared a beautiful and profound love and companionship. He delighted in surprising her with flowers and beautiful cards and had a way of making the woman he loved know just how deeply she was cherished. To Sheila, Larry was not simply her husband; he was the love of her life. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 16 years, Sheila Rogers, of Providence Forge, Virginia; his daughter, Tammy Menard and her husband, Rene, of Harrington, Delaware; his son, Larry Rogers II, of Dover, Delaware; his grandsons, Tyler Menard and his wife, Emalee, of Newark, Delaware, Troy Menard and his wife, Emily, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, and Christopher Rogers Jr. and Michael Rogers, of New Hampshire; and his beloved great-granddaughter, Maybelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucille Rogers, and his son, Christopher Rogers. Larry leaves behind a legacy of courage, service, integrity, humility, resourcefulness, and, most importantly, love. He served his country with distinction, led others by example, loved his family deeply, and was profoundly loved in return. His family takes comfort in their faith and in knowing that Larry is now at peace in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, reunited with the loved ones who went before him. His was a life of extraordinary service and quiet devotion - a life that made an immeasurable difference to his country, his family, and all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Larry Albert Rogers

January 5, 1948 - August 19, 2026