Obituary for Henry Rogers
Henry Rogers, 82, of Black Mountain passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.
Mr. Rogers was born May 14, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late John H. and Geneva Higgins Rogers.
He was co-founder of Transylvania City Art League and a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Henry was an avid painter, enjoyed gardening and hiking. He was employed with A & P for 19 years, Ingles for over 15 years and retired from Bi-Lo as a meat cutter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Rogers.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Sue Rogers; sons, Michael Rogers (Julie) and Scott Rogers; sisters, Margaret Rogers Flowers and Jean Stafford; brother, Roger Rogers; grandchildren, Michael Rogers and Amanda Wilder (Joseph) and two great granddaughters, Lily and Kayle.
A Celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00am in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to CarePartners PACE, 286 Overlook Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.
Mr. Rogers was born May 14, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late John H. and Geneva Higgins Rogers.
He was co-founder of Transylvania City Art League and a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Henry was an avid painter, enjoyed gardening and hiking. He was employed with A & P for 19 years, Ingles for over 15 years and retired from Bi-Lo as a meat cutter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Rogers.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Sue Rogers; sons, Michael Rogers (Julie) and Scott Rogers; sisters, Margaret Rogers Flowers and Jean Stafford; brother, Roger Rogers; grandchildren, Michael Rogers and Amanda Wilder (Joseph) and two great granddaughters, Lily and Kayle.
A Celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00am in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to CarePartners PACE, 286 Overlook Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.