Quick Facts

Family

Rogers was married to Shirley McDowell Rogers for 37 years until her death in 1995.  Together, they raised three grown children, Anthony, Allison and John.  
Rogers remarried to Cynthia Doyle Rogers in May 1999.

Current Home 
Somerset, Kentucky

Born
December 31, 1937, Wayne County Kentucky

Education  
Attended Ramsey and Monticello public schools
Graduated Wayne County High School, 1955
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1962 
LL.B., University of Kentucky Law School, 1964

Honorary Degrees  
Morehead State University 
Cumberland College 
Lincoln Memorial University
Lindsey Wilson College
Pikeville College
Union College
Coastal Carolina University

Military 
Kentucky and North Carolina National Guard, 1957-1964

Political Affiliation
Republican

Elected
1980