Timothy Rogers, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Myrtle Beach, SC. passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 6, 1947 in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was the son of the late John and Alice Cleo Wise Rogers.

Timothy was the loving husband of Catherine Rogers whom he married in Myrtle Beach, SC on May 8, 1971.

Timothy is survived by his children Cedric Rogers (Stacy) of Clarksburg, MD., Eric Rogers of Reynoldsburg, OH, 3 grandchildren; Cymone Leigh - Alice Rogers, Erica Lavonne Rogers, Timothy Jermaine Rogers, 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Mr. Rogers is also survived by his siblings; John Rogers of Upper Marlboro, MD., and Barbara Johnson of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Timothy graduated from Whittemore High School on June 1, 1965 and he also graduated from Alabama State University in 1969 and Southern Illinois University in 1975, earning his Bachelor of Science in Music and Master of Education. Mr. Rogers served in the United State Army beginning on December 5, 1969, during the Vietnam War and was Honorable Discharged in September 7, 1971.

Timothy moved from Saginaw, Michigan to St. Mary's County in 1993. Mr. Rogers worked as an Educator/ Teacher for Prince George's County and Charles County Public School System for 30 years retiring in 2010. Timothy was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing music on various instruments, member of the Gamma Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi, and founding member of Alabama State University Chapter at Kappa Kappa Psi.

The family will receive friends on July 2, 2012 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Revered-Doctor Sylvester Washington officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Eric Rogers, Cedric Rogers, Arthur Johnson, and Phil Bennet.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.