Thomas Baxter Rogers, age 82, of Gainesville passed away Saturday December 2, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 52 years of marriage JoAnn Rogers; sons Phillip Rogers of Dahlonega and Jeff Rogers of Gainesville; daughter Lori Rogers Dorsey of Flowery Branch; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. Rogers and Carrie Rogers and sister Margaret Leahey. The family request contributions be made to www.warrioroverwatch.org. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, Ga 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.