Charles Rogers Obituary

Charles W. Rogers, Jr., 85, Major, USMC (retired), died January 7, 2021. His loving and spiritual wife of 59 years, Rachel W. Rogers, 84, died on January 10, 2021. Charles and Rachel met in 1959 on a blind date in Quantico,VA and were married in 1961. Major Charles W. Rogers, Jr. was one of the first black men to go through Naval Flight Training as an officer. Rachel was a member and trustee of the Church of God, and Saints of Christ in Suffolk, VA. They are survived by their four children, Harry Billups (Toni) of Dallas, GA, Charles W. Rogers, III of Chesapeake, VA, Robyn Rogers of Suffolk, VA, and Annette Batiste of Winchester, VA; seven grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Charles is survived by brothers, Earl and Joe Taylor; sister, Delores Randall; and many nieces and nephews. Rachel is survived by her sister, Mary Carter; brother, Charles Ward; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Graveside services will be held at A. G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a. m. The family is being served by Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, Va. Condolences may be posted at RWBakerFH.com.

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See also: 
1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Charles+Rogers&page1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/charles-rogers-obituary?id11135284

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Charles W. Rogers, Jr., a retired Major in the USMC, passed away on 7 January 2021 at the age of 85. His wife, Rachel, died three days later at 84. They are survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and numerous relatives, leaving a lasting legacy of love and service.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Graveside services for Charles W. Rogers, Jr. and Rachel W. Rogers were held at A.G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on 15 January 2021. The family received support from Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, VA.

### The Edited Obituary

Charles W. Rogers, Jr., 85, Major, USMC (retired), died 7 January 2021. His loving and spiritual wife of 59 years, Rachel W. Rogers, 84, died on 10 January 2021. Charles and Rachel met in 1959 on a blind date in Quantico, VA, and were married in 1961. Major Charles W. Rogers, Jr. was one of the first Black men to go through Naval Flight Training as an officer. Rachel was a member and trustee of the Church of God and Saints of Christ in Suffolk, VA.

They are survived by their four children: Harry Billups (Toni) of Dallas, GA; Charles W. Rogers, III of Chesapeake, VA; Robyn Rogers of Suffolk, VA; and Annette Batiste of Winchester, VA; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Charles is survived by brothers Earl and Joe Taylor; sister Delores Randall; and many nieces and nephews. Rachel is survived by her sister Mary Carter; brother Charles Ward; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Graveside services will be held at A.G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on Friday, 15 January 2021, at 9 a.m. The family is being served by Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be posted at RWBakerFH.com.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Charles W. Rogers, Jr.        |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 85 years                      |
| Birth   | 1935 (estimated); Unknown     |
| Death   | 7 January 2021; Unknown       |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| Charles W. Rogers, Jr.  | Decedent           | Unknown                        |
| Rachel W. Rogers        | Spouse             | Unknown                        |
| Harry Billups           | Child              | Dallas, GA                     |
| Charles W. Rogers, III  | Child              | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Robyn Rogers            | Child              | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Annette Batiste         | Child              | Winchester, VA                 |
| Earl Taylor             | Brother            | Unknown                        |
| Joe Taylor              | Brother            | Unknown                        |
| Delores Randall         | Sister             | Unknown                        |
| Mary Carter             | Sister-in-law      | Unknown                        |
| Charles Ward            | Brother-in-law     | Unknown                        |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Charles W. Rogers, Jr. was a retired Major in the United States Marine Corps.
2. He was one of the first Black men to complete Naval Flight Training as an officer.
3. Rachel W. Rogers was a member and trustee of the Church of God and Saints of Christ in Suffolk, VA.
4. The couple was married for 59 years.