Charles Wesley Rogers
December 9, 1983 ~ August 19, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Wes Rogers, 21, of 207 Ferguson Drive, died unexpectedly Friday, August 19, 2005.
He was born in Asheville to Clyde Rogers and Pam Rose. He attended Erwin High School and was employed by Shoney’s Restaurant. He loved basketball and had played for the Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church team when he attended there.
He is survived by his mother, step-father Nick Rose; his father; his twin sister Sara Letke of the home; his brother, Reverend Cliff Franks of Burnsville and his maternal grandmother Carolyn Knighten. He is also survived by a son, Jonathan Wesley Rogers and Jonathan’s mother Stacey, as well as his “adopted” son Andre’ and Andre’s mother Brandy.
He was a hard worker and a devoted father.
A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Cliff Franks officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and suggest that memorials be made to Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church, 283 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
dad i miss you maria torres rogers
I wanted to express my heartfelt saddness at the news of one of ‘Granny’s’ boy’s untimely departure, leaving many of those he loved, and those that love him. When I think of Wes, I recall the many summers we enjoyed down at Granny Rogers’. This was one boy that wouldn’t cry, even after suffering at the hands of his older cousins. I know that when we look back, all we have are our memories, and I’m glad to say that the ones I have of my childhood, particularly those summers down at Granny’s are pleasurable. I know that much time has passed since we were all gathered down at Morris St., with the one who brought us all together, and now you will be missed as she still is.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. God Bless
Pam, Nick, Sara and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace. Remember He hears every prayer of your heart, for He loves you.
Your friends in Christ,
Sara, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your famly. Although we have not met, we feel close to you. Billy is one of our favorite nephews. May God bless you and your family.
May God be with you.We loved Wes.We met him thru Brandy.We are Teds family.prayers…..The huffmans
Sara, Pam and Nick
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will all miss Wes’s smiling face. May God be with you in this hard time and in the time to come.
We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Roy, Cheryl, and Brandon Mueller
Dear Sara, Pam and Nick;
My condolences at your loss. I didn’t know Wes well, but remember him as always being polite, quiet, maybe even a little shy. Mostly I remember that he was a good friend to Jean at the times when she needed one the most.
Jean and Wes talked regularly, and always just seemed to ‘be there’ for each other when the chips were down. Sometimes they wouldn’t talk for weeks or months, and then the phone would ring and it would be Wes, just needing someone to talk to. Jean would call him when she needed a sounding board about something that was bothering her; I know that she will miss him immeasurably.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and in the weeks ahead.
Sincerely,
Lorrie
With deepest sympathies.
Gwen Prince
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never was really close with him, but I did see him at school and he also a long time ago used to come to church with us in Swannanoa at Landmark Baptist Church. My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Pam –
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. If Brent or I can do anything for you, please let us know. We still live on Wicklow.
I want to send my condolences to the family and friends, as am i a friend. Me and Wes met in 2nd grade where we would do what second graders do, I work at Target in the safety dept and would come in and shop and we would talk to a point until i had to work, still being a friend true to heart and a great man, and being a father that i didn’t know about but i will always remeber him as the always smiling man, no matter the circumstance
Sara,
I wanted to let you know that even though I never met Wes I have heard many tales about him and am greatly saddened that I will not have the opportunity to know him personally. I know you and Jean will both miss him terribly. I don’t have adequate words to truly express my sympathy, just know that I’m here if you ever need to talk and that Brownies really do make you feel better sometimes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Aunt Robyn
(Jeans Aunt)
Dear Pam and Family,
I’m sorry for you loss.I love Wes with all my heart, I would do anything in the world for him! He was a really great person in every way known to earth, he was kind, sweet,honest,truthful. Over all he was a wonderful man.He made me feel ways that i’ve never felt before in my life!He made me so happy.We spent everyday with one another!There wasn’t a moment that passed that we wouldn’t think of each other. Not only was he my boyfriend but he was like my bestfriend… I could tell him everything that came to my mind and he was understanding about whatever I needed to talk to him about.Wes was always there for me when i needed him to be.Wes and I was only together for two months but it felt like years! I love your son so much Pam!!! I am deeply sorry for your loss.
With love
Sondra and Maria
No matter how many years go by or miles that are put between you and your family, you will always be joined at the heart. Family is such a precious gift and we are all so lucky to have so much family and so many incredible cousins, ‘Granny’s kids’ will have a special bond forever. Watching one of us lie still was the most surreal experience I have ever felt, it just didn’t feel right, it felt incredibly untimely; a part of all us of passed along with Wes. We will all remember and love our cousin forever.
TO Sara and the family, I just wanted to tell you that I am praying for you all and that I wish I could be there for you. Sara I love you and I pray that you are doing well and always remember that God is in control.
Dearest Pam Bud and I wanted to tell you how sorry we are to hear that Wesley had passed. We were so shocked We know that you have been a great mother and God just needed an angel. Pam we are here and we extend to you much sympathy
and if we can do anything pleae keep in touch. Always Bud and Barbara Styles
Clyde,you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your son. God be with you.
Bill Scott
Wes is one of my best friends. Being best friends with Sara since before i can remember also brought Wes into my life, and I will ALWAYS cherish that. i miss him so much, and only wish that our lives had not put 300 miles between us.
Sara you know i love you. Pam, you’re like a second mother to me. And i’ve always concidered Nick a friend, same with Clyde. I’m always here for you guys whenever and whatever you need.
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!
Pam,
Hank and I were very saddened to hear about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs.M. Rogers on Morris st. used to baby sit me along with Wes and Sara. We will always rember Wes as a very happy and devoted father. You all will be in our prayers.
Love The Sargent Family
well wes its been 11 years and I miss you so much your beautyful smile I guess you all ready know about your friend Justin I know you 2 sillys are together right now you know Wes not a day go’s by…for a long time I could feel your presents in the home.AND of course you know that sona griefed for along time Wes she still go’s today Wes to your resting place although she has married and has 2 beautyful children a boy and lil maya and of course maria. we love you and miss you very much.