Frank Ray Rogers

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Frank Ray Rogers, age 92 of Blairsville who passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Ray was born in Union County, Georgia on February 19, 1927, one of nine children in the household. His family lived in the Young Cane area where his father operated a store . Eventually, they moved to Blairsville to expand the family's merchant business. Ray volunteered for the Army when he was 17 years old and was sent to fight for his country during World War II. Ray returned home to continue his father's mercantile business and begin a family of his own. Ray worked for the store and hauled merchandise in from Atlanta. The store grew to include groceries, clothing, and furniture.

Ray's approach to business and life is admired by many and will long be remembered. A number of people have shared stories that "Ray Rogers kept my family from starving". Ray had a big heart and would stand to help anyone. Ray had been an active member of both the Methodist Church for 88 years and in the Allegheny Masonic Lodge #114 where he received his 70 years apron this past year. He enjoyed athletic competition and passed along that legacy to his family. He and others started the local Quarterback Club which still continues to this day.

He leaves behind: his loving wife of 72 years, Mamie Townsend Rogers; son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Jerri Rogers; daughter & son-in-law, Kay & Milton Bradley; brother, Tommy Rogers; and sister, Louise Lance. Also, sharing in his legacy are three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Randall Rogers and Roberta Seabolt Rogers; five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Union County with Pastor Mark Burgess officiating. Eulogy will be given by Mandy Hunter. Music will be provided by Tommy Townsend and John Nix. Military Honors will be presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Interment will follow at Union Memory Gardens with Masonic Rites presented by Allegheny Lodge #114. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Larry Lance, Gary Lance, Robby Rogers, Mark Rogers, Tommy Rogers, and Robert Rogers. Honorary pallbearers include Rogers Food Store employees and friends.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6 until 9 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.