David "Larry" Rogers

David Larry Rogers, 85, went home to be with the Lord at his residence in Highlands on October 20, 2022. He was born in Jackson County, NC on April 15, 1937 to the late Claude Rogers and Edith Calhoun Rogers of Highlands.

Larry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Genevieve Rogers; four children, Michael Rogers (Tina), Penny Houston (Max), Kimberly Downs (Jeff) and Mark Rogers (Lori); thirteen grandchildren, Magie Barden (Chris), Courtney Welch (Josh), Alexandra Lewis (Austin), Carrington Houston (Kristen), Clayton Partain, Brooke Wooten (Josh), David Rogers, Sarah Rogers, LeAnne Downs, Nicole Holbrooks, Brett Gibson, Adrienne Watts, and Colton Gibson; ten great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; a sister, Linda Williams (Ray). In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a sister, Claudia James Nelson.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army as a pipefitter and a plumber while stationed in Greenland. Anyone that knew Larry had an "L.R." story. He loved people and enjoyed getting a good joke on you. He was a successful businessman. Larry Rogers Construction was a household name. He served as a commissioner for the Town of Highlands as well as serving on numerous boards. He was a service minded man and loved his community and the people he served.

Papaw will leave a void in all of our lives. God blessed our family by allowing him to remain with us after a debilitating stroke in 2011. We are grateful for our time with him.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Highlands Memorial Park in Highlands, NC. Pallbearers will be Clayton Partain, Carrington Houston, Chris Barden, Josh Welch, Austin Lewis, Roberto Torres, Colton Gibson, and Pali Torres. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Mark Rogers Grading.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Rogers family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com