James Rogers

James Burnette Rogers

Candler 'James Burnette Rogers, 84, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Campus, Asheville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County , he was an avid gardener, and loved fishing and racing. He was owner of Roger's Welding in Asheville for over 30 years.

He was a son of the late Clarence and Bertha Roberts Rogers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Rogers.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Rogers, two daughters: Patsy Morrison and husband John of Charleston, SC, and Janice Cooper of Asheville, NC, one son: Michael Rogers of Candler, NC, two step-daughters: Angela Grogan and husband Mike of Sandy Mush, NC and Sharon Messer and husband Mike of Asheville, one step-son: Randy Fisher of Asheville, one brother: Harry Rogers and wife Patti of Redding, Ca., six grandchildren: Trip, Angela, Brett, Brian, Kevin and Justin, one great grandson, Isaac and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March, 29, 2010 Enka Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Enka Baptist Church, P.O. Box 219, Enka, NC 28728.

To sign Mr. Roger's online register book please visit www.moorefh.net .

Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn, Candler, is assisting the family.