James “Jimmy” K. Rogers, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 6, 1933 in Robeson County, a son of the late James Kelly Rogers, Sr. and Ada Dallas Rogers.

Mr. Rogers retired from Pepsi-Cola with 45 years of service.

He was preceded in death by a son Frankie Rogers and three siblings.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Cemetery with Rev. Joey Byrd officiating.

Surviving, his wife of 59 years, Doris Prevatte Rogers of the home; a daughter, Trish (Marshall) Brown of Hamlet; sons, James “Sonny” K. Rogers Jr. and Kenny (Kaye) Rogers both of Rockingham; a daughter-in-law, Christi Rogers of Southport; a brother, Anthony (Judy) Roger of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Kelli (David) Barbery, Keni Ann and Kyle Rogers, Savannah, Dakota, Colby Rogers, Tiffany Webb, Allen Usher and Natalie Brown; and great grandchildren, Ethan Boyette, Tyler Boyette, Christian Boyette, Ashlyn Barbery, Talley Webb and Conner Usher.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. . at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at the home of his son Kenny Rogers 1821 Baker St. Rockingham.

Memorials may be made to Richmond Co. Hospice, 1119 US Hwy. #1 N. Rockingham, NC 28379.

Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com/

Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Roger family.

- Paid obituary