Charles Robert Rogers

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Snow’s @ Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with his grandsons officiating, Rev. Michael Lane and Rev. Joshua Mathews. The family will greet friends on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Charles Rogers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering love, someone whose life reflected the values of hard work, family, and faithfulness.

Charles was born in Dodge County, Georgia to the late Charles Ellis and Bessie Lee Lane Rogers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, H.C. (Christine) Rogers, Bill (Donnis) Rogers, Carra (June) Rogers, and his sister, Janelle (Lovett) Harrell.

Born and raised in middle Georgia, Charles married his sweetheart, Carolyn Virginia Flowers Rogers, on September 6, 1958. They built a life together that spanned more than sixty-six years, a marriage rooted in devotion, laughter, and faith.

Together, they raised three children: Nancy (Joe) Mathews of Forsyth, Robert (Tonia) Rogers of Lizella, Sandra (Jim) Lane of Macon. He was the proud grandfather of Jason (Julia) Mathews, Eric (Samatha) Rogers, Joshua (Sunni) Mathews, Cris (Rachael) Stevens, Cory (Rachel) Rogers, Michael (Kristian) Lane, Ben (Kayla) Stevens, Travis (Logan) Lane, Katie (Dylon) Robinson, Anna (Brandon) Lee, and Sarah (Austin) Sharp. the great-grandfather of 27 great-grandchildren.

Charles was a self-made man in every sense. A skilled carpenter and craftsman, he founded his own seamless gutter and screen and window business, where he worked with honesty and excellence. His son Robert and every one of his grandsons spent time working alongside him, learning not just how to build, but how to do things right. Many of us still carry pieces of his craftsmanship in our homes today: toy boxes, furniture, and memories that last beyond wood and nails. He passed down his skill to his son Robert, who followed in his footsteps, and to his sons-in-law Joe and Jim and each one of his grandsons. His hands and wisdom shaped three generations, and the values he instilled of faith, integrity, and craftsmanship, will live on as they are passed down from parent to child, generation after generation.

But Charles wasn’t just a provider, he was the heart and cornerstone of our family. He brought groceries when times were hard. He made us laugh with his picking humor, through his, "Skinny legs," "Walking boogers is gonna get you," "If you were my child I would let you have it," and "Ugly shoes" comments. There are so many funny things he said. He watched Braves games and Georgia Tech football, and although he himself wasn't a big singer he loved to sing, "Smile a while and give your face a rest," "What a Day That Will Be," and "I'm on the Winning Side" weren’t just lyrics, they were reflections of his outlook on life. He found joy in simple things: family, fishing, bidding jobs with grandkids, sitting in his recliner, and Carolyn's love and cooking.

He taught us how to be present, how to serve, and how to love unconditionally. He made each grandchild feel like the favorite. He prayed, he worked, and he gave. And through it all, his life was a living testimony of his relationship with Jesus.

Though our hearts are broken, we rejoice knowing Granddaddy is no longer in pain. His body, worn from the trials of this life, has been made new. He is with Jesus. He is home. And we will see him again.

This is not goodbye. It’s just see you later. Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you one by one as we are called home.

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Snow’s @ Macon Memorial Park has charge of the arrangements.