Dr. Benjamin Lanham Rogers Jr. departed this life Monday, November 29, 2010. He was born June 26, 1920 in Roebuck, S.C. to the late Benjamin Lanham and Ethel McMurray Rogers.

After studying at Bob Jones College, he completed a B.S. degree at Clemson University, taught one year, and then volunteered for the Navy service 1944-1946. Following World War II, he earned M.S. and PhD. Degrees from universities of Minnesota and Maryland, respectively. These prepared him for experimental work on fruit trees in Washington State and western Maryland aiming for better quality fruit. Findings were shared with other scientists and fruit growers.

For many years he taught lay persons and served as elder in churches. His quiet faith touched many there and in the home, often as host to Christian missionaries, Pastors and newcomers, most recently those at Westminster Presbyterian Church. In leisure he enjoyed gardening, reading and bowling.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elinor MacDonald Rogers; by children Daniel B. Rogers of Denver, PA, husband of Selma A. Rogers and Julia L. Rogers of Ukiah, CA; by grandchildren Melissa Agan (Welty) and Benjamin M. Rogers; by brother Dr. Joseph M. Rogers of Greer, S.C. husband of Juanita G. Rogers: and by two nieces and four nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Virgil M. Rogers husband of the late Phyllis A. Rogers; and by a nephew David Rogers.

Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10:30AM. Friends may visit prior to the service from 9-10:30 AM. Burial will be in Baltimore, Maryland. To send online condolences, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 1-717-560-5100