ANDERSON - George William Rogers, 88, of San Diego, CA., formerly of Anderson, departed this life on February 2, 2011.
Born on December 27, 1922 in Grapevine, TX, he was the son of the late Carmel and Ionia Rogers. He was retired from Riegel Mills and was a former member of Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson, SC. He served proudly in the U. S. Marines from 1941-1947. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Richardson Rogers, his second wife, Catherine Baker Rogers, a daughter, Georgiana R. Wilson, and brother, Carmel Rogers, Jr. Surviving is a brother, James Homer Rogers, and nephews, Mathias Richardson, Brad, Ron and Tim and nieces, Marcia, Deb, Karen, and Bev. His surviving stepchildren are Cathy Siegman, Larry Baker, John Baker, and Suzanne Sligh.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Grace Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Jack Hardaway. Burial will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pendleton. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park View Home Hospice Care, 5788 Lyden Way, San Diego, CA 92120.