Houston Lee "H.L." Rogers

Houston Lee "H.L." Rogers, 82, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. On November 15th, 1939, H.L. was born in Oconee, SC, to the late Paul Rogers and Lizzie Ledford Rogers.  

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. H.L. and his wife, Joyce, lived in Blairsville, Georgia. Houston and his wife, Joyce, were married for 56 years. Every moment was a blessing to them both.

Before retiring, H.L. owned and operated his own pest control company for many years.

He dearly loved his family and his church, Bethlehem Baptist, where he was a deacon. One of his favorite pastimes was woodturning.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rogers; his mother, Lizzie Ledford Rogers; brothers; John Edgar Rogers, Gene Rogers, and Cecil Rogers. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Chastain Rogers, and sons, Daniel (Thea) Rogers and Houston (Melinda) Rogers. His grandchildren also survive him; Dylan Rogers, Devin Rogers, Brianna Rogers, Kennedy Rogers, and Peyton Rogers, and step-brother Eddie Cathey.

 Funeral Services Saturday, June 4th at 3:30 pm at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Mason officiating; the Bethlehem Church Choir will provide the music.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Daniel Rogers, Hugh Rogers, Dylan Rogers, Devin Rogers, Chad Rich, and Van Payne.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4th, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm.

Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of H.L. Rogers; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.