Mr. Joseph S. "Stevie" Rogers

It is with profound sorrow that the management and staff of Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc. announces the passing of Mr. Joseph S. Rogers, also know as "Stevie" of Hartsville. Mr. Rogers passed on Monday, October 9, 2023 at a Florence hospital following an illness. 

Memorial Service for Mr. Joseph "Stevie" Rogers will be 1:30PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Hartsville. 

Obituary

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.  2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Joseph Rogers or Stevie as most of you may have known him by was born on January 10, 1953 in Hartsville, South Carolina to the late Joseph Rogers and late Mary Ann C. Rogers. He was chosen to fulfill his heavenly duties after seventy years on earth. The Lord called him home on Sunday,  October 8th, 2023.

When Stevie released his last breath, he left an eternal void in the hearts of those that loved him. He is rejoining his lovely wife Sylvia “Bert” Rogers.

Stevie was educated in the public schools of Darlington County and graduated from Butler High School in 1972. While at Butler, he participated in the marching band and the Butler High School Glee Club. He always was a part of the annual talents shows and performed many songs over the years. One of his favorites was the 1967 recording by Sam & Dave “Soul Man” that he performed with his life long friend, Alphonso “Muddy Water” McLeod.

After high school, Mr. Rogers enlisted in the United States Army and served as a private first class during the Vietnam Conflict. After his honorable discharge from the military, he began driving long distance trucks. That was his passion until he was unable to so because of his health.

Stevie enjoyed life to the fullest and was always “the life of the party”. He leaves to enjoy great memories two daughters Ayesha Rogers Pruitt (Derrick Blocker son-in-law) and Joy Charles and one son Derrick Cabbagestalk Sr.; six grandchildren JayVeion Pruitt, AshLynn Charles, Bria Charles, Derrick Cabbagestalk Jr., Derrick Cabbagestalk III, MyneKiy “Shay” Cabbagestalk and host of great grandchildren.

His stories and his jokes he told were legendary and very funny. He will be forever missed and remembered by his family and friends alike.

Please continue to pray for the relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph Rogers. 

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