He was born in Columbus, OH, son of the late Richard H. and LaVerne E. (Dewald) Rogers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard H. Rogers.
Bill owned and operated Bill Rogers' Carpet and Bill Rogers' California Beds and Bedrooms both in Greenville.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Michael A. (and fiancee Megan R. Dixon) Rogers, Jennifer A. (Peter S.) Garcia, Kristen G. (Christopher J.) Lohr, William E. Rogers, Karen M. Olivier and John A. (Deborah) Rogers; 3 grandchildren, Bevin Shipley Rogers, Sydney Rogers, and Amanda Rae Rogers, and 1 great grandchild, Elizabeth Mary Issacs; a brother, John E. Rogers; and sisters, Jeanne Federer and Marilyn Bibby.
Private services will be held at a later date.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.