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Raymond Rogers Obituary
April 12, 1944 - September 18, 2024
Wilmington, North Carolina - Raymond grew up in High Point, NC and attended Ray Street Elementary School, Ferndale Junior High School and graduated from High Point High School in 1962. He attended Davidson College on a football scholarship and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He transferred to High Point College graduating with a BS in Business Administration in 1966. He began his working career in commercial finance in High Point with Civic Southern Factors. In 1968 he was hired by Norris Griffen at American Credit which was later acquired by London based Barclays Bank. Ray returned to High Point in 1980 to join his brother-in-laws' business, serving as Chief Financial Officer for W&J Rives and later as CFO and Executive Vice President of Ruff Hewn. Ray returned to the commercial finance industry in 1999 joining Phillips Factors, which was subsequently acquired by BB&T, serving as Executive Vice President until his retirement in December, 2015. After retirement, Ray and Liz moved to Wilmington in 2017.
Ray was a natural athlete and after his football playing days were over, enjoyed cycling, exercising, water skiing and for a brief time was an avid sailor on his sun fish in the ocean at Long Beach. In between watching a NASCAR race or Tar Heel football games, he was very fond of napping at his beach house. He was an active member at Wesley Memorial United Methodist church, served on the board of High Point Country Club as well as serving on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater High Point. Raymond was always an engaging personality and enjoyed getting to know and care for everyone that he met.
Ray is survived by his wife Elisebeth Rives Rogers (Liz), son Hill and wife Kendall Trull, daughter Ryves and grandsons Jackson Hill and Alston Holt, sisters Judy Rogers Hockenberry, Barbara Rogers Lockard and brother James McHenry Rogers, and wife Jeri.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare for their tremendous support and care during Ray's final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC or First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, NC.
The family will greet visitors at Cape Fear County Club in Wilmington, NC on Friday October 4, 2024 from 2-4pm. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in High Point, NC on Saturday October 5, 2024 at 2pm.
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Memories and Condolences
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Phil Johnston
September 23, 2024
Ray had a perfect name since he was always a burst of sunshine. He was a gifted business leader. Ray was a devoted husband and father and greatly responsible for our new Emerywood Club facility. He will truly be missed by many especially the community of High Point.
He now knows why the Bible teaches that heaven is more glorious than the human mind can comprehend.
God Speed, Ray.
Larry W Wells
September 22, 2024
I had the pleasure and honor to work with Ray at Ruff Hewn for years.
He was as fine a human being that I ever worked with.
Much love to the family.
God bless.
Pat Wheeler
September 21, 2024
Raymond was a great friend! I’m very sorry to hear of his passing and am sending my deepest condolences (and a big hug) to Liz. Both Ray & Liz have been missed in HP.
Rhonda Yohe
September 20, 2024
Such an honor to have met you. A true RAY of sunshine in so many lives he touched. Peace and prayers to the family. Rest in peace my sweet friend.
Barbara Rodriguez
September 20, 2024
Words fail to express my deep sorrow for your loss . Today and always ,May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.
May God bless you always . Love Barbara
Steve Lewis
September 20, 2024
Ray Ray. He gave so many of his people the opportunity to succeed at BB&T. He created a great team and inspired and instilled a wonderful culture and spirit in our workplace. He made it a fun place to work. We the recent passing of Rod McIver, I’m hoping y’all get along in the life hear after. Peace be with the family and friends.
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