Bobby Franklin Rogers

Mr. Bobby Franklin Rogers, 86, of Mt. Airy passed away at his home Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born in Patrick County, VA December 23, 1932 to the late Claude and Annie Anderson Rogers.  Mr. Rogers bravely served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War.  He worked for Niblock Typewriter Company for many years before starting his own company, Bob’s Typewriter Repair, which he operated until retirement.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife Barbara “Polly” Hale Rogers; his daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Mark Thomas; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Franklin and Alice Rogers; grandchildren, Maddie Thomas and Mathew Rogers; a sister and brother-in-law, Gaynell and Mike Shaw; and a brother Jim Rogers.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by two sisters, Claudia Smith and Bonnie Ayers; and a brother Richard Rogers.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery with officiating Chaplain Jonathan Casstevens and Pastor David Powell officiating.  Full military honors will be conducted by the VFW Honor Guard Mt. Airy Post 2019 and Pilot Mountain Post 9436.  The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy on Thursday from 12:30 PM until the time to leave for the service.  Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.