Earl Rogers

Blufffton, South Carolina On June 26th a proud American hero left us to begin eternal life with his heavenly family and his maker. Earl Max Rogers was a man of God that loved his family and countless friends. During WWII, he served our country with honor as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne 505th regiment, and was awarded numerous metals of recognition for his heroic service to our country. Earl was married to Ruby Thompson Rogers on June 26th 1948, and the day of his passing marked their 64th wedding anniversary. His death was the ending of a true love story that many would tell you came straight from the pages of "The Notebook". Their relationship was based on a close friendship and sincere devotion to one another. Ruby spent countless days and nights sitting by his bed, caring for him, and ensuring his nursing care was properly managed. Earl was born, on October 18, 1923 in Clyde, North Carolina, to Grady Clark Rogers & Grace Haynes Rogers. He had 3 siblings, Milton, Martha Jane Rogers (Bradbury), and Bobby all deceased. Earl lived his entire life in Clyde before moving to Sun City in Bluffton, SC five years ago. Earl (Poppy) left an impressive legacy with his passing. He and Ruby had 2 children, Timothy Earl Rogers (wife Cathy Sheppard) from Killen, AL; a daughter, Colleen Rogers Jacques (Thomas Jacques), currently residing in Bluffton, SC. Poppy & Ruby had 4 "grand girls"; Erin Rogers Lynn (Robert Lynn), Rhianna Rogers Bacon (Lesley Bacon), Heather Michelle Jacques of Charlotte, NC & Haley Madison Jacques of Kennesaw, GA. Emma & Camilla Bacon are his great grand girls. A memorial service to celebrate Poppy Earl's life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 30th in Sun City. His friends and colleagues from the Sun City Veteran's Association presided. Graveside services will be held at a later time in the family cemetery in Clyde, NC when the love of his life, Ruby, is ready to make that trip back home with him. We said goodbye to a great man and American hero who will be greatly missed and always remembered. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Low Country in his honor.