With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Louis Rogers, 76, of Hemingway, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Life's Reflections

"The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?   Psalm 27:1

Louis Rogers (affectionally known as Hookie) was born on December 31, 1947, to the union of Lucius Rogers and Rosa Palmer Rogers in Hemingway SC. His father, five siblings: George Taylor, Nathaniel Rogers, James Williams Rogers, Micheal Lee Rogers, Jay Floyd Rogers and Jessie Mae Rogers Patterson, as well as his great nephew Dominique Patterson all preceded him in death.

Louis attended Deep Creek Elementary School and graduated Salutatorian from Choppee High School, Class of 1966. He attended Fisk University and several other colleges as well. He moved to Brooklyn, New York, and returned to Hemingway SC in the early 70s.

Louis was a faithful, and dedicated member of Jerusalem A.M.E. Church. He served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He was known as a bible scholar.

Louis had a deep passion for learning and reading. His hobbies were preparing taxes, fishing, playing chess, and the bass guitar. He was a transport driver to many. Louis was known to many as a genius and others as being brilliant. His love for knowledge was endless and powerful.

Louis Rogers transitioned into his eternal home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at MUSC Florence Hospital.

Those left to cherish his memory includes: a loving and devoted mother, Rosa Lee Rogers of Hemingway, SC; a dear aunt, Florence Moyd; a special niece (like a sister) reared in the family home, Sheral Patterson of Hemingway SC; a special great nephew (like a son), Brandon Patterson of Portage, IN; a niece reared in the family home, Jennifer Rogers of Montclair, NJ; a nephew reared in the home, Wardell (Sabrina) Patterson, of Georgetown SC; a special great niece, Shereese Johnson of Hemingway SC; a great nephew, Joshua Johnson of Florence SC; a nephew, Tony Kerson (Dedra) of Sylvania, GA; a special friend, Sandra Odom Jackson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 735 Deep Creek Drive, Hemingway, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.