James E. Rogers

James E. "Jimmy" Rogers Florence, SC James E. "Jimmy" Rogers, 70, of Florence passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness."God saw him getting tired, A cure not meant to be.So He wrapped His arms around him, and whispered, "Come with Me." Mr. Rogers was born in Florence, a son of the late James L. and Evie Sellers Rogers.Jimmy retired after 32 years from CSX Railroad Systems and after retirement, he co-owned Tans Bay Auto Sales with his brother, Bobby.He was a Veteran of the US Army and was a member of Elim Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Billy Rogers and Bobby Rogers. Surviving are five children, Randy Turner, Benjie (Renee') Turner, Kim (Craig) Vause, Josh Wells and Rebecca Wells, all of Florence; two sisters, Jean Gregg and Betty (Wayne) Bazen both of Florence; four grandchildren, Dustin Turner, Breanna Turner, Lauren Vause, and Danielle Moss; a great-grandson Turner Moss; a special friend, Judy Mitchell; several nieces and nephews; and his much loved puppy, "Sophie". A Memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel with visitation immediately following. Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.