Harold Crawford Rogers

Harold Crawford Rogers, 89 of the Sweetwater community in Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
He was a native of Graham County, and the son of the late Wayne and Ethel Randolph Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Karen Schronce; and great-niece, Amanda Schronce.
Harold graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1955 and later joined the United States Army, serving his country from 1955-57. He retired from Stanley Furniture, and owned and operated Tar Heel Realty for several years before finally retiring.
He was also a member of many civic clubs: The Black Knight Booster Club, Eller-Rogers American Legion Post No. 192, Gideons International, Robbinsville Masonic Lodge No. 672 and the Robbinsville Shrine Club – just to name a few.
Harold's faith was something he held dearly. He was a lifelong member of Sweetwater Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years and taught Sunday School.
His greatest pleasures were his family and being outdoors.
He especially enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his family and friends, especially the "Sweetwater Crew." Harold spent many excursions with the "Sweetwater Crew" over the years.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juanita Crisp Rogers; daughter, Carol Adams (Randall) and son, Keith "Beefy" Rogers (Jamie), all of Robbinsville, N.C.; grandsons, Jeremy Adams (Melissa) of Fort Mills, S.C., and Daniel Millsaps (Shelby) of Robbinsville, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Weston Millsaps; sister, Orpha Rogers Dean (Junior) of Clover, S.C.; and niece and nephew, Amber Schronce and Adam Schronce, of South Carolina.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Sweetwater Baptist Church.
The Revs. G.D. Phillips and Patrick Breedlove officiated.
Burial followed the service at the Rice Cemetery, where Military Rites and Flag Presentation were conducted by the Carringer-Webster VFW Post No. 8635 and Eller-Rogers American Legion Post No. 192.
"Taps" was conducted by his grandson, Jeremy Adams.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., Sunday at the church, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Harold's memory to:
The Shriners Children Hospital,
950 W Faris Road,
Greenville, SC 29605.
The family would also like to thank all the staff at Graham Healthcare & Rehabilitation, for all the tender, loving care and compassion shown to their family.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home was honored to serve the Rogers family.
An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com.