William Robert Rogers, age 82

William Robert Rogers, age 82 of Forest City died Friday, February 9, 2024.

Robert was born February 23, 1941, in Sevier County, TN and was a son of the late Victor Boyd Rogers and Irene Tarwater Rogers. He graduated from Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy as well as receiving a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee. He taught at Seymour High School in Seymour, TN and later served as principal. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee and began his career at Isothermal Community College as a History Professor where he taught until his retirement with 34 years' service to the college.

Robert was a member of the Florence Baptist Church. He also served as a Mentor for the McNair Foundation, taught in the Goal Program at Gardner-Webb University, and served on the Planning and Zoning Board for the Town of Forest City.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha Breeden Rogers, his son, Phil Rogers and wife Amy of Rutherfordton, his daughter, Amanda Smith and husband Michael of Bostic, his brother, James Tarwater Rogers and wife Kristina of Seymour, TN, four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

A service from the graveside was held February 13, in the Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Terry Roach officiating.

Memorials may be made to the backpack Program, c/o Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043.

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