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Richard Rogers Obituary
November 27, 1934 – January 16, 2015
Raleigh
Richard Rogers, 80, passed away at his home on Friday, January 16, 2015. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27, 1934 to Lawrence "Lou" Rogers and Judith Lopez Rogers. He moved to North Carolina in 1948 eventually founding American Metal & Parts, Inc. in 1952 which is still in operation today and run by his two sons.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Ann Rogers, his sister Marilyn Rogers and his step-mother Margaret Rogers.
He is survived by his three children Timothy Rogers and wife Donna, Belinda Keever and husband Cebe, and David Rogers and wife Wendy, all of Raleigh; brothers Art Rogers and wife Laura of Point Reyes, California and Martin Rogers of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren Jennifer Pierotti and husband Paul, Rachael Rogers and husband Zack, Melissa Kragel and husband Philip, Renee Rogers, Maria Keever, and Hunter and Holden Rogers, all of Raleigh; and two great grandchildren Jenna and Julianne Pierotti of Raleigh.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Mausoleum at Montlawn Memorial Park with entombment to follow.
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January 20, 2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Bob, Deborah, Cliff, Tim, and Cheryl. Zacharko Insurance Agency.
January 19, 2015
Tim, David, and Belinda I am so sorry for your loss. It didn't take long before I started to love him just like my own dad. He was a good man with a good heart. He will be greatly missed. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers ALWAYS!!!!
~Pamela Earp~
January 19, 2015
Tim & David..You and your family are in are thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your Loss.
Jenny Mayes-Nonstop Services
Ricky Johnson
January 18, 2015
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. I became friends with your Dad at the Bull & Bear. Such a big hearted man! He will definitely be missed. Please take care of his little Maltese. He loved her so much!
Kitt and Judy Tingley
January 18, 2015
David, Wendy, Hunter, Holden and the entire Rogers family: We are thinking of you during this hard time. We are so sorry for your loss.
January 18, 2015
Dear Tim and family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss. It's been meany years since I've been to Raleigh or seen you but I have fond memories of your family, especially your Mom and Dad. They were both always very kind to me. Your Dad was a great man.
Sincerely,
Mark Wells
Madison Wi.
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