Horace Wayne Rogers

He was born at home 79 years ago on a snowy day in Holly Springs, SC on March 3, 1942. He is predeceased by his father, Horace Gibson Rogers, his mother, Zemora Prince Rogers Atkins, and his brothers, Kenny and Bartley.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Becky, and adored daughters Jessica Rogers (Kash Law), Leigh Rogers (Brian Dayton), and Robin Rogers Dawkins and Son-in-law Darrin. The loves of his life were grandchildren Joshua and Kristen Dawkins, Ashley and Eric England, Alyssa Clinton and Kevin Spagna, and great grandchildren, Matthew, Killian and Pyper England, and Marleigh Spagna. He is also survived by his dear mother-in-law, Mary Powell Spires, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and a myriad of cherished nieces and nephews. There is a precious Belle (Pomeranian) who was also very important to him.

Wayne grew up farming beside his parents, brother, and grandparents in Spartanburg County, SC. He received a full football scholarship to Wofford College. After graduating Wofford, he taught Math and coached Basketball and Football at Daniel High School. He then began his journey into the world of textiles which culminated in 33 years with Monsanto Chemical Company in Charlotte. His love of teaching never wavered as he trained young sales and tech sales hires, and led youth in fellowship and Sunday School at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church.

A service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in the chapel of McEwen Funeral Service - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd. The service will be Covid safe with masks and social distancing. The family will receive friends after the service until 4:00 pm.

The service will be streamed live via Facebook beginning at 1:45 pm. Simply go to your Facebook account, then click on McEwen-Funeral-Service-Pineville-Chapel.

The family would like to thank Visiting Angels, especially Tommy and Betty for helping bring companionship to Wayne's life.

For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please send to the Alzheimer's Association at:

https://act.alz.org/site/Donation, or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.