Grover Rogers, Sr

Grover Harold Rogers, Sr., 99 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Born in Stanly County on October 1, 1915, Grover was predeceased by his father, Claude Lester Rogers; his mother, Carrie Belle Burleson Rogers; and his wife of 68 years, Martha Ritchie Rogers.

Grover retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, having worked for many years with maintenance of heavy equipment.

The family will have a private graveside service on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at New London Cemetery with Rev. Eileen Ayuso officiating.

Survivors include two sons, Claude Ritchie Rogers and wife Joyce, of Albemarle and Grover Harold (Ricky) Rogers, Jr. of New London; grandchildren, Mandi Rogers and husband Steve Bray of New London, Rick Rogers of Mt. Pleasant, Emily Rogers Thompson and husband, John of Albemarle, and three great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to New London United Methodist Church Music Fund, 206 S. Main Street, New London, NC 28127 or Community Home Care and Hospice, 1024 Albemarle Road, Suite 904, Troy, NC 27371.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Rogers family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com