Graveside service for Irvil Gary Rogers, 74, New Smyrna Beach who passed away March 28, 2018 peacefully at home will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 6 at Sea Pines Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 PM at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach FL.

Gary was born in La Grange, KY. He served active duty in the Air Force from1962-1966 and then in the Reserves until1968. He was stationed at Minot Air Force Base in South Dakota. He worked as a Mobile Launch Pad Electrical Technician for USA Space Alliance for over 20 years. Gary was a past Master of the New Smyrna Beach Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, boating and operating his Ham Radios.

Gary is pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sherry Rogers. He is survived by his children, Susan (Justin) Kennedy, William (Melissa) Rogers and J.J. Weeks along with his seven grandchildren, Jack, Parker, Mitchell, Max, Lauren, Staton and Jamison. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Susan (Justin) Kennedy, Will (Melissa) Rogers, JJ Weeks, brother Doug, sister Judy (Al) Strangle and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Sherry.

Memorial donations are requested to Florida Masonic Home c/o New Smyrna Lodge 149 300 N Riverside Dr New Smyrna Beach FL 32168.