George Rogers Jr.
George Rogers Jr., age 68, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at his residence.
His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, with Bro. Robert McBroom of Point Pleasant Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow the service in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Steve Conner, Chad Edwards, Marty Vissor, Greg Bradshaw, Beau Hollingsworth and Jeff Fletcher.
Visitation is scheduled on Saturday after 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
George Clinton Rogers Jr. was born July 6, 1955, in Augusta, Ga., to the late George Clinton Rogers and the late Littly Irene Cunningham McCurdy. He married Vickie Diane Berry Rogers on June 17, 1972. She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 2018.
He is survived by his daughters, Brandi Ann Rhamy of Gilbertsville, Ky., and Christina Renee Braddock of Buchanan; grandchildren, Dylan Thomas Rhamy and Danielle Elane Braddock, both of Buchanan; brothers, Richard Rogers of Troy and Jon (Tami) McCurdy of Overland Park, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Barbara Berry (Burney) Gourley and Judy Cutler, all of Elbridge; brothers-in-law, Collie (Linda) Berry of Dyersburg and Johnny (Donna) Berry of Maryville; and also by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Rogers was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church. He retired from Kohler in Union City after 40-plus years of service. George enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and sightseeing. George loved spending time with his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as “Hot Dog.”
McEvoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Messenger 10.18.23