Edward Elmo Rogers Edward Elmo Rogers, 96, of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home in Martinsburg, WV.
Born October 9, 1928 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late Grady Alney Rogers and Leola Owens Rogers.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He retired in 1990 as a Minister after 37 years of service but continued interim pastoring for another 25 years. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Martinsburg.
He is survived by; his son Stephen Rogers and wife, Bonnie of Nashville, NC; Son-in-Law, Wes Rickards of Charles Town; two grandchildren, Brent Collins and wife, Anna of Martinsburg, and Kyle Collins and wife, Thanya of Summersville, SC; two great-grandsons, Ayden Brody Collins and Maverick Bradshaw Collins of Martinsburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Laverne White Rogers, his daughter Stephanie Rogers Rickards, and brothers, Clifton, Carl, Cortez, and Dennis.
A celebration of his entry into his Heavenly home will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Westview Baptist Church, 301 South Louisiana Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401, with Pastor Bryan Dugger officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Fund at Westview Baptist Church.
Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.