Neal Romlus Rogers, age 85, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at WoodHaven Nursing Home in Lumberton. He was born January 11, 1933 in Robeson County to the late Whitman Rogers and the late Bertha Tyner Rogers. He proudly served in the US Army and was later employed locally as an electrician.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers: T.C. Rogers, Robert Rogers, Russell Rogers, Wade Rogers, and Roy Rogers; three sisters: Hazel Hardee, Elizabeth Ferguson, Treva Taylor; and one grandson, Matthew Rogers.
He is survived by his wife Betty Pridgen Rogers of the home; two sons: Jeff Rogers and wife Leesa and Richard Rogers and wife Kandi, all of Lumberton; one daughter, Patricia Rogers Hasty and husband Gene of Chadbourn; five grandchildren: Tricia Hasty, Scott Hasty, Rebecca Rogers, Austin Rogers, and Parker Rogers; four great-grandchildren: Luke Thompson, Seth Thompson, Kaitlyn Hasty, and Mason Hasty; and two brothers: Fred Rogers and wife Thelma of West Virginia and James Rogers and wife Pam of Florida.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Singletary Baptist Church in Lumberton.
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Mitchell Nance and Rev. Rodney Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow at Singletary Baptist Church Cemetery.