Harold Crawford Rogers

Harold Crawford Rogers, 89 of the Sweetwater Community of Robbinsville, NC, passed away, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

          He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Wayne and Ethel Randolph Rogers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Karen Schronce and great niece Amanda Schronce.

          Harold graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1955 and later joined the United States Army serving his country from 1955 till 1957.  He retired from Stanley Furniture and owned and operated Tar Heel Realty for several years before finally retiring.

          He was also a member of many civic clubs; The Black Knight Booster Club, American Legion, Gideons International, Robbinsville Masonic Lodge #672, and the Robbinsville Shrine Club just to name a few. 

          Harolds faith was something he held dearly.  He was a lifelong member of Sweetwater Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over 40 years and taught Sunday School.

          His greatest pleasures were his family and being outdoors.  He especially enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his family and friends, especially the “Sweetwater Crew”.  Harold spent many excursions with the “Sweetwater Crew” over the years.

 He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juanita Crisp Rogers; daughter, Carol Adams (Randall), son, Keith “Beefy” Rogers (Jamie) all of Robbinsville, NC; grandsons, Jeremy Adams (Melissa) of Fort Mills, SC, Daniel Millsaps (Shelby) of Robbinsville, NC; great grandchildren, Isabella and Weston Millsaps; sister, Orpha Rogers Dean (Junior) of Clover, SC; niece, Amber Schronce and nephew, Adam Schronce of SC.

          Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Sweetwater Baptist Church.  Reverends G.D. Phillips and Patrick Breedlove will officiate.  Burial will follow the service at the Rice Cemetery where Military Rites and Flag Presentation will be conducted by the Carringer Webster VFW Post #8635, Eller Rogers American legion Post #192 and Taps will be conducted by his grandson, Jeremy Adams. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm Sunday at the church prior to the service.

          In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Harolds Memory to the Shriners Children Hospital, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

 The Family would also like to Thank all the staff at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation for all the tender loving care and compassion shown to their family.

          Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rogers Family.