Joe graduated from Piedmont High School in Monroe, North Carolina. He worked for 30+ years in horticulture and landscape design for Greenview Landscaping.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph N. Rogers and Pat Rogers Wayne.
He is survived by his fiancé, Lori Lacy of the home and sister, Sonia Scott (George) of Indian Trail.
A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date.