COLUMBIA – Edward Sidney Rogers, 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Born on October 8, 1919 in London, England, Edward served in the Royal Navy during World War II. He became a United States citizen in the 1960s. He enjoyed a lifetime of friends and rich experiences through worldwide travel. He retired from Square D Company in 1987. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Ivy Rogers. He is survived by daughter, Barbara Ann Rogers of Columbia; son, John E. Rogers (Selena) of Edisto Beach; granddaughter, Catherine B. Wallace (William) of Annapolis, MD; and great-granddaughter, Bennett E. Wallace of Annapolis. Memorials may be made to ETV Endowment of S.C., 401 Kennedy Street, Suite B1, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.