Thomas Anthony Rogers, 74, of Deadwood, South Dakota, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital.

Tom was born in Madera, California to Thomas C. and Florence Rogers on May 12, 1952. Tom grew up on his parents’ farm in the Dixieland area of Madera County. He attended Dixieland Elementary School, Madera High School, Reedley College and Fresno State College.

Tom married Linda Miller in 1987. Tom and his brother Dan farmed cotton together near Firebaugh, California until their parents retired and they took over farming their parents’ farm. In 2019 Tom and Dan retired and sold the farm. Tom and Linda moved to Deadwood, South Dakota in 2020.

Tom served on the Board of Directors of the Madera County Farm Bureau from 1987-2021, where he served as President of the Board from 2000-2002 and again from 2010-2012. He also served as a District Director of the California Farm Bureau from 2015-2021. Tom also served on the Board of Directors of Bula Ministries.

One of Tom’s passions was short-term mission trips. Over the years, Tom traveled to Fiji, Kenya, Thailand and Honduras, working with various groups to enhance the lives of the people in the various villages they visited and worked with.

Tom also loved leading small group Bible studies and enjoyed discussing many Biblical topics with participants in the groups.

Tom is survived by his wife Linda Rogers, his brother Dan Rogers, his daughter Tiffani Bassett, two grandsons – Austin Persa and Devin Bassett, and a great-granddaughter Blair Bassett. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas C. Rogers and Florence Rogers.

A memorial service will be held on October 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at North Point Christian Church, 10959 Kellem Lane, Spearfish, South Dakota. Remembrances may be sent to Bula Ministries, 1220 E. Feemster, Visalia, California 93292.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel of Lead. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/