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Douglas Rogers '98 January 25, 2023 2:12 PM updated: February 2, 2023 10:17 AM

Douglas Brooks Rogers
October 13, 1975 - December 12, 2022

Douglas Brooks Rogers, beloved husband, father, brother, son, son-in-law, nephew and uncle died in Fairfax, VA on Dec 12, 2022. Douglas was born in San Antonio on October 13, 1975 to proud parents Judy and Bob Rogers. He was named for his uncle, Lt. Col. James Douglas Rogers, career Army officer (Distinguished Service Cross-Vietnam) and his maternal grandfather Elton Brooks Evans, civil engineer and WWII veteran.

Douglas grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Churchill High School. He was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University where he majored in International Studies. Douglas had a keen interest in other cultures and languages and had done significant international travel when he graduated from Texas A&M.

After graduating from Texas A&M, Doug served in the United States Army for over ten years and was assigned to the1-506 Air Assault Battalion in South Korea as a platoon leader. He joined the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a company commander while completing three tours in Iraq. During his service Doug was promoted to the rank of Major and awarded two Bronze stars and a Meritorious Service medal. Doug also graduated from Ranger School and the Jumpmaster Course.

Doug met his wife, Ann, at the Presidio of Monterey. Doug was stationed in California to study Mandarin Chinese in the Defense Language Institute.. Together they had a daughter, Judy, who was truly the light of Doug’s life.

After ten years of military service Douglas embarked on a different career path. He cared for his baby daughter while preparing for law school. Douglas and Ann moved to Charlottesville for Douglas to attend the University of Virginia’s Law School.

After graduating from the University of Virginia’s Law School, Doug became an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Fauquier County in January of 2017. Doug was a treasured member of the Office and was known for his dry sense of humor and witty one-liners, his kindness, his respect for law enforcement and his absolute willingness to do anything for anyone. He was always the first to volunteer, no matter how big or small the task.

Doug is survived by his wife Ann, his daughter Judy Estell and his parents Judy and Bob Rogers, his sister Christine Rogers Melius and her husband Scott, his mother-in-law Luxi Zhang and a host of much loved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Douglas’s family have been deeply touched by the many expressions of affection for Douglas and sympathy for the family. In particular, Douglas’s colleagues have surrounded Douglas’s family with countless acts of generosity and kindness.

One of Douglas’s favorite charities was the Fauquier SPCA.

Also, if you knew Doug, then you know that his favorite role was Dad. To honor him and support his family, an educational trust fund has been created for Judy. Contributions can be made payable to the “Judy E. Rogers Trust” and sent c/o Walker Jones PC, 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186. Donations and /or cards of support will also be accepted in person at the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

In the care of Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA 20186.

 

 



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