Rev. Mackey Rogers

 

Seneca – Rev. Major “Macky” McArthur Rogers, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Born in Tamassee, Macky was the son of the late Sam Rogers, Sr. and Mae Sims Rogers.  Macky was a retired maintenance engineer for DHEC and a Southern Baptist Preacher who loved to serve the Lord.  Macky was a fisherman, a devout Clemson fan, who enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to good old gospel music.  Macky loved his Lord, his family and his grandchildren; who affectionately called him “Papa Mack”.

 

Macky is survived by his children, Jeff Rogers (Theresa) of Walhalla, Sybil Sloan of Seneca, Matthew Rogers (Patricia) of Walhalla, Ruth Owens (Steve) of Westminster, Tammy Rogers of Townville; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.   

 

In addition to his parents, Macky is preceded in death by his brother, Sam Rogers, Jr.; sister, Joyce Hockensmith; an infant brother and sister; and his grandson, Dustin Moody.

 

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023 at Sandifer Funeral Home  Chapel with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.   The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Sandifer Funeral Home.                        

 

The family is at the home of Jeff Rogers, 351 Oconee Creek Road, Walhalla, SC 29691.  Flowers are accepted.  Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.