James William Rogers

He was raised in Blythe, Ca. He graduated from Blythe High School in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Navy. He raised his hand for every class he was offered and he ended up building nuclear submarines in Virginia. He was stationed on the USS James Madison.

He married Barb Hamilton in 1964. They had 2 children together. After his enlistment, they moved to Orange County. He started an Industrial Rubber company, GRW Equipment Co. He moved GRW to Bakersfield in 1980. He married Jayne Mayfield in 1991.

He had a successful life, traveling, showing paint horses, and rock crawling in his prized red Jeep. He thought the world of his lunch/Jeep friends. Thanks, Clifford.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jayne Rogers. Son Ron Rogers, wife Kandi Rogers. Daughter Pam Thurmond, husband Chad Thurmond of Anaheim. Son Jerrod Mayfield and daughter Angela Owens, husband Steven. Grandchildren Deborah Asswad, Stephanie Short, Zach Rogers, Mat Rogers, Ashlyn Mayfield and Alexa Mayfield, Camren and Garett Thurmond. Sisters Vivian Floe and Toni Tourville and brother Ray Rogers.

A special thank you to Olivia and Amy of Bristol Hospice.

Military services will be at Bakersfield National Cemetery on April 25, 2023 at 12:30.

Luncheon to follow at Hodels at 1pm

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Rogers family.