Wallace W. Rogers, Sr. Obituary

Wallace W. Rogers, Sr., 93, a longtime Albany businessman and loving family man, died on January 6, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. His wife of more than 60 years, Iris Rogers, preceded him in death. He is survived by a son and daughter- Wallace and Meg Rogers of Canton, Gordon and Susan Rogers Mills of Peachtree City; six grandchildren-Ryan Mills, Savannah; Kerry and Jessica Mills, Greenville, GA; Matt and Beth Rogers, Kennesaw; Whitney and Scott Amos, Allison Williams, Canton; and Madison Rogers, Canton; and three great-grandchildren: Laken Rogers, Katelyn Wyman, and Logan Amos. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Mr. Rogers was born on August 22, 1915 in Thomas County, GA., the son of Lonnie and Vicie Rogers. He attended schools in Ochlocknee before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Wallace served in the 8th Army Air Corps in England during the war as a mechanic on the B 24. Upon returning to civilian life, he owned and ran Standard Oil and Sing Oil stations. He was an owner of the Dad and Lad Shops in Albany, Tifton, Moultrie, Valdosta, and Thomasville. Beginning in 1968, Wallace was employed by the Secretary of State as an investigator with the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers. He was promoted to the position of Securities Investigator and later became the Director of Enforcement for the Commissioner of Securities for the Secretary of States. He officially retired in December, 1982.Always active in the Albany community, Mr. Rogers was president of the Northside Elementary PTA and was so involved that he was awarded a lifetime membership in the PTA. Giving to others was always a part of his life. When his son was ready for scouting, Mr. Rogers helped to charter Troop 106 at Porterfield United Methodist and was active in that troop. He was a member of the Albany Civitan Club and later, the Kiwanis Golden Key Club. He helped to establish a number of Golden Key clubs in the south Georgia area as well as serving in many leadership capacities. He was a lifetime Mason of the Triangle Lodge #708, F & AM. He was a founder and treasurer for the Sowega Youth Home and a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program, the Salvation Army, and the Sowega Council on Aging. Even into his late 80s, Mr. Rogers helped the elderly with their taxes. His daughter used to kid him about these elderly, as he called them. He was older than most of them! Although raised in the Southern Baptist Church, after he married, his wife helped to make him a strong, active Methodist. He was a charter member of the Porterfield United Methodist Church and served in many leadership capacities including the Chairman of the Board, and the Chairman of the Pastor Relations Committee. He helped found the Fellowship Sunday School Class, serving several terms as its President, and was a member of that class until his death. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Meals on Wheels, the Salvation Army or Sowega Council on Aging.Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9th from 6 to 7:30 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church at 11 AM on Saturday, January 10th. Rev. Nathan Godley will officiate. Interrnment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Wallace W. Rogers, Sr. Obituary

August 22, 1915 - January 7, 2009