James Knight Rogers

March 4, 1928 - May 27, 2012
James Knight Rogers

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James Knight Rogers, 84, of Hendersonville, and formerly of Sylva, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27. He was born on March 4, 1928 in Reidsville, NC. He is preceded in death by two sons, James Knight Rogers Jr., and Lawerence Henderson Rogers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Carolyn Rogers of Hendersonville; two daughters, Lynn Lusk of Hendersonville and her husband Chuck, and Janet Corbin of Jacksonville, FL; four grandsons, Chaz Lusk along with his wife Leti and their two sons, Saber Morgan Lusk and Emry Knight Lusk of Houston, TX; Christopher Lusk and his wife Sarah of Memphis, TN; Derick Rogers of Houston, TX; and Devin Rogers and his wife Desiree and their three children, Cadance, Nathanial & Avina of Tucson, AZ.

Mr. Rogers lived an incredible life. Orphaned at the age of 10 years old, he went on to impact the world greatly as a community servant, entrepreneur, and dedicated leader of his family. Growing up he attended Reidsville High School where he excelled in all sports, particularly football, achieving All-State his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was awarded a football scholarship to Davidson College where he received his bachelorís degree in business. He then began a career in the textile industry which brought his family to Sylva, NC in 1964 as the manager of Skyland Textile Industries, the maker of “Buster Brown” children’s clothes. After many years of dedicated service he became Vice President of Manufacturing.

While living in Sylva he was very active in the First Baptist Church, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and serving as a deacon. He was also involved in coaching youth football and the Boy Scouts. After retiring from Skyland Textiles he owned and operated three “Western Steer” steakhouses in Waynesville, Franklin, and Brevard, NC. He and his wife moved to Hendersonville from Myrtle Beach, SC in 2001. Many people will remember him as an employee at Ingles grocery store on Asheville Highway. There he made countless friends as he greeted them with his warm smile, a hug, a funny joke or a song.

His life was always a reflection of his love for Jesus Christ. He touched the lives of all who knew him, but we know we will be reunited with him in heaven.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 1, 2012 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “As Our Own,” PO Box 101282, Chicago, IL 60610 (www.asourown.org) – a ministry dedicated to orphan care for at-risk children in India.


Memorial

Friday, June 1, 2012
12:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Hendersonville - Directions
312 5th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Memorial

Friday, June 1, 2012
12:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Hendersonville - Directions
312 5th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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  • May 31, 2012
    Ted R. Harris says:
    Lynn and family, We love you very much and are praying for you during this difficult time. Ingles on 25 will not be the same without your Dad's smile and personality.

  • June 01, 2012
    Elaine says:
    I will miss my Jimbo we had so much fun working together. The day would go by fast becauce we would cut up and had so many people that would come though our line just to talk and to have you call them darlin and give them a kind word. Now that you're gone who is going to keep me in line that was your job. I loved you with all my heart and will miss you. Make sure to take your pink sweater because you know what a babe magnet it was. I will close with one of your favorite things to say this time of year "there comes a time in every ones life that they need to quit wearing shorts" I know your family is hurting and your Ingles family is also we loved you and you will always be in our hearts.

  • June 05, 2012
    Cheryl Bennett says:
    I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Rogers, but I have had the honor of the friendship of his daughter Janet (Bunny)for many, many years now. After reading this guestbook, I feel that I know him, probably because all of that warmth and kindness lives on in Bunny. I am blessed to have her in my life just as so many of you were blessed to have him in yours. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

  • June 20, 2013
    James Rose says:
    Went to Reidsville High with Jimmy. Played football at same time, he was great player.Trying to reach him on face book,waited to long. My prayers are with his family..Jim Rose

  • July 28, 2022
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