Hubert Newton Rogers, Jr., 79, of 406 West 33rd Street, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at
Duke University Hospital. Mr. Rogers was married 55 years, he was an active member at
First Baptist Church. He owned and operated Pine St. Drugs and Hermitage Pharmacy.
He was also Chairman of the Board at Glen Flora Nursing, he served as Deacon Chair
and he was very active in community and civic causes.
He is survived by his wife, Julia S. Rogers of the home; his son, Hubert N. Rogers, III
of Lumberton; his daughter, Beth Thorndyke and husband, Andy of Ocean Isle Beach; his
sister, Jackie R. Scott of Fair Bluff, NC; 3 grandchildren, Amanda T. Baxley, Drew
Thorndyke and Jordan Thorndyke; and 3 great-grandchildren, Emma and Hannah Baxley
and Brianna Kang.
The Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist
Church with Rev. David Elks, Rev. Joe Bounds and Dr. Russell Cherry officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Floyd
Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.