Mr. Jesse Norman Rogerson, 90, died Tuesday November 13, 2018 in Hospice House in Greenville, North Carolina. Born on July 25,1928 to Theodore R. Rogerson and Ida Lee Rogerson, he was raised in Martin County. Jesse attended Bear Grass schools and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs organization shortly after high school. He played in several of their leagues, but spent the majority of his time with the Cubs in Clovis, New Mexico in the West Texas League.
Jesse played for the Carthage Cubs in the KOM League during the 1950 season.
Jesse’s baseball time was cut short when he was drafted during the Korean War. He served in the Military Police at 8th Army Headquarters in South Korea for two years. Upon his return, he realized his baseball career was over due to a shoulder injury sustained in the war, so he went to work with Virginia Electric and Power Company in Williamston, North Carolina. He worked for that company for forty-four years through transitions to North Carolina Power, and eventually Dominion Resources. Jesse spent the majority of his time with the company as County Supervisor in Washington County.
Jesse married the love of his life, Peggy Cherry Rogerson, January 20, 1957. They shared a wonderful life together in Williamston, Plymouth and Greenville. He was a member of Everetts Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, travel, serving others, sports of all kinds and his family. While living in Plymouth, he was an active member of the Rotary Club in Plymouth North Carolina, where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow for his service in building relationships among all peoples. Jesse will forever be remembered as a kind, giving, selfless man, who was loved by many.
Mr. Rogerson is survived by daughter, Dr. Lisa Rogerson and granddaughter, Jessy Pinner, both of Greenville; sister, Betty Lou Savage of Williamston and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as, his wife, Peggy Cherry Rogerson and brother, Harry Lee Rogerson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, North Carolina. Funeral services will be conducted at Everetts Baptist Church in Everetts, North Carolina at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018, followed by burial in Robersonville, North Carolina.
Jesse played for the Carthage Cubs in the KOM League during the 1950 season.
Jesse’s baseball time was cut short when he was drafted during the Korean War. He served in the Military Police at 8th Army Headquarters in South Korea for two years. Upon his return, he realized his baseball career was over due to a shoulder injury sustained in the war, so he went to work with Virginia Electric and Power Company in Williamston, North Carolina. He worked for that company for forty-four years through transitions to North Carolina Power, and eventually Dominion Resources. Jesse spent the majority of his time with the company as County Supervisor in Washington County.
Jesse married the love of his life, Peggy Cherry Rogerson, January 20, 1957. They shared a wonderful life together in Williamston, Plymouth and Greenville. He was a member of Everetts Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, travel, serving others, sports of all kinds and his family. While living in Plymouth, he was an active member of the Rotary Club in Plymouth North Carolina, where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow for his service in building relationships among all peoples. Jesse will forever be remembered as a kind, giving, selfless man, who was loved by many.
Mr. Rogerson is survived by daughter, Dr. Lisa Rogerson and granddaughter, Jessy Pinner, both of Greenville; sister, Betty Lou Savage of Williamston and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as, his wife, Peggy Cherry Rogerson and brother, Harry Lee Rogerson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, North Carolina. Funeral services will be conducted at Everetts Baptist Church in Everetts, North Carolina at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018, followed by burial in Robersonville, North Carolina.
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