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Joseph Andrew Rogers
Joseph Andrew Rogers, affectionately known as Andy, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Born on August 13, 1965, to Roland and Maxine Rogers, Andy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Andy is survived by his devoted wife, Kristi Lilley Rogers, and his two sons, Hunter (Corey) and Jordan. His greatest joys were his grandchildren, Miller Andrew, his namesake, and Vivian James, who lovingly called him Grandy. Andy’s family was his pride and joy, and his love for them knew no bounds.
Preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Maxine Rogers, his big brothers Donnie and Stevie, his nephew Kyle, and his beloved Aunt Dot, who he loved like a second mother.
Andy leaves behind a close-knit family that he loved so very much. He was the cherished baby brother to his surviving siblings, Melinda Whitehurst (Donnie), Judy Batts (Bebo), Susie Bullock (Keith), Ken Rogers (Kathy), Jeff Rogers, Micheal Rogers and beloved big brother to Amy Mohn (Mike). Andy was also a treasured uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
Andy proudly served in the US Navy, where he traveled the world and formed lasting memories. After his military service, he worked for many years at Weyerhaeuser and spent the last 15 years working with the National Park Service, a role he embraced with dedication and passion. His coworkers became his brothers and sisters.
Andy never knew a stranger, whether a person or a dog. He loved any sport and could be found watching them non-stop. A friend to all, Andy was always ready to lend a helping hand. His by-line was “what can I help you with?” He could do anything you asked for or needed. He stood up for those who were mistreated and was known for his kindness and generosity. He had a knack for finding great deals and loved to bargain, often helping others find what they needed or get rid of what they didn’t.
Andy enjoyed traveling with Kristi, always planning fun trips to celebrate their anniversary. They celebrated 21 years of a wonderful, loving marriage on May 3rd of this year. They were married at the beach in Kill Devil Hills and made a home there for the last 12 years in the place they both loved.
To his wife’s friends and family, as well as the women in the neighborhood, he was affectionately referred to as a “part-time” husband, always available to light a furnace, move a couch, or change a tire. Kristi’s large extended family loved him like their own for his jovial nature and his willingness to pitch in doing whatever needed doing at family events.
Andy was a true fan of NC State Basketball, proudly holding onto memories from their 1983 Championship and continuing to cheer them on through the good years and the bad. He spent many years trying to convert family members to the Wolfpack.
He had a huge heart; everyone who knew him loved him. If Andy decided to love you, he just loved you. He filled the father role for many people through the years and was a son to many. His friends were like brothers, and were loved unconditionally.
His network of family, friends, and neighbors was unparalleled, and he was known for his easy laugh and fun jokes, especially to his grandchildren. Andy’s legacy of kindness, love, and laughter will be cherished by all who knew him.
As an organ donor, Andy’s beautiful blue eyes will live on in a young boy, who may now be able to see the world the way Andy did. The family is devastated and heartbroken by this loss.
We don’t know how we will go on without our Andy but we know we must. He would be ashamed of us if we didn’t keep his legacy alive by continuing to live and love. He will forever be missed and our lives will never be the same again.
To honor his memory, always be kind to others and love people as Andy did, openly and completely unafraid.
Andy’s memorial service will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Bethany Church of Wanchese. A private inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date. Please share a word of hope with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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My sincerest condolences to the family from myself and my dad, Brian Jones. Andy was like a brother to my dad and more than a great friend. He will truly be missed and will forever live on in our memories.
I’ve known Andy since I was 8 years old, along with the rest of the Rogers clan. Andy was my age and we often hung out with a group of friends in our teens and 20’s. The one thing I knew from my many conversations with Brian Jones and Chris Raynor was that Andy was a very happy man these last few decades. He had a wonderful family and many friends and was living a good life. You should all be proud to be lucky enough to have known Andy. I sure am
Kristi, I am so sorry for the loss of Andy. My heart is breaking for you. Hugs and prayers to you and your family through this time.💔🙏🫂🙏❤️
You all are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. Andy was a great man and will be missed here. Through the pain of your loss, try to remember that Andy is not gone-he is in another place for now waiting for you to be together again with him forever in that beautiful place called Heaven. We love you all. Shelia
My deepest condolences to family and Friends of Andy. Andy's charisma and charm will be missed around Oregon Inlet. We all will miss his hello's.
This describes him perfectly I am so very sorry.
Andy is my best friend,co worker and brother from another other mother and father , he was the best, give money to poor people on the street,loved his food, help anyone in need,give the shirt off his back to help.he was the who was there no matter what or who.He Will make a great angle for the lord.the living carry s the memory, sadness and the wonderful person he was and the beautiful family he's left in his stay I will never forget you bucky
My heart hurts for each and everyone in this family. My God bless you all. He truly was a wonderful person and friend to everyone. I'm so sorry.
He was just a special fella. The years took us in different directions, but his genuine kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. Prayers for his family and those he touches by just being Andy.
Kristi, I an so so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family!
I'm sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. He was a great guy.
I know the family will be lost without you, but I hope they find peace in the memories and time they had with you. You will be missed by all. ❤️
Andy was a great friend. I wish I had spent more time with him but I cherish the memories we do have. The memory of him coming by the camper at Oregon Inlet last year will be burned into my memory now. That was the last I saw him but it was a great surprise for me when I did. I miss him very much so I cannot imagine how hard this must be for his family. My thoughts are with them all.
To Kristi and family I am so very sorry for the loss of Andy. My condolences and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God comfort you all. In Christian Love…
So sorry for your loss, the family is in my thoughts and prayers
I grew up running the back roads of Martin County with Andy and our friends. I have lots of fond memories of those times. I moved away but occasionally we talked and the last time I saw him was Bodie light house we he gave my family a private tour! Thanks Andy for doing your best to make this world a better place! I’m sure he will be missed by the many family and friends he had in this life! I send my prayers and condolences to you all.
Kristi and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace, comfort and understanding for you and your family 🙏
My sweet Kristi I’ve had you on my heart since Saturday morning and I learned from Jackie that Andy was in the hospital. I’ve never seen anyone glow as bright as you did when you met Andy and fell in love, he was truly your knight in shining armor and his love and admiration for you was evident. I pray Gods grace will be with you in the minutes, hours and days to come. This little verse always made me think of the two of you “The sky has the stars, the ocean the sand and shells and I my darling have you” I love you sweetheart and am so proud of the strong woman you are ♥️ Much love ~Kim
Kristi, Rick and I send our sincerest condolences. You have been thought of and prayed for ever since Kim shared the news with me. I cannot know what you are going through but I pray that God is comforting you along with you family. The story of his life describes a beautiful man who I know loved you with all of this heart.
I am so very sorry, hugs and prayers for all the family. God be with you all.
Andy never met a Stranger. He would give help to anyone, anywhere at anytime, day or night. I had a wonderful time working with him at the Seashore. How we Laughed!!
I remember us in our school years.we had some good times and laughs I'll truly miss you my brother RIP
We had all great memories grateful to have know u 🙏 for Kristy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristi and your family. He was a great person 💜
Kristi. me and John are so very sorry for your loss of Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is such a very hard time but hugs and prayers will be with you. ❤
Kristi and family, May the Lord ease the pain you’re feeling and bring you peace, comfort, and strength in ways that will see you through. 🙏
Andy was such a pleasure to see at all our family gatherings. We will miss him. We love you Kristi and will be their for you.
I only got to meet Andy the last year or so he helped me on a job. I liked him immediately. I liked him because he was the only person that looked at the job that had a can-do attitude. He went over and above to help and was very conscientious Plus he was just a super nice guy. I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. He will be missed
Sending out deepest condolences for your loss. Im sorry we never got the pleasure to meet Andy.
Andy always had an answer and was a go to guy for anything. He cared about you and would help in anyway he possibly could. Andy will be missed by all that knew him.
To the family, my heart is breaking over this news. I was out of the country when this happened and just found out today. Andy was a favorite colleague of mine, always smiling, upbeat, and willing to help. As an NCSU graduate who was a freshman in 1983 when the "Miracle Workers" won the NCAA basketball championship, your note about the Wolfpack really struck a chord. I will keep you all in my prayers as you cope with the loss of Andy. He will certainly be missed but will live in our memories. Kindest Regards, Jami Lanier, Deputy Chief of Cultural Resources, NPS Outer Banks Group.
My deepest condolences to Kristi and all the family. Such sad, sad news. During my NPS years working with Andy at Cape Hatteras NS, he was the friendliest and most helpful colleague anyone could ever ask for. He was such a treasure of a human being; kind and considerate, always willing to help or find out how to help. My heart is heavy for Kristi and his loved ones. May your faith and friends see you through this difficult time.
My sincerest condolences to the family from myself and my dad, Brian Jones. Andy was like a brother to my dad and more than a great friend. He will truly be missed and will forever live on in our memories.
I’ve known Andy since I was 8 years old, along with the rest of the Rogers clan. Andy was my age and we often hung out with a group of friends in our teens and 20’s. The one thing I knew from my many conversations with Brian Jones and Chris Raynor was that Andy was a very happy man these last few decades. He had a wonderful family and many friends and was living a good life. You should all be proud to be lucky enough to have known Andy. I sure am
Kristi, I am so sorry for the loss of Andy. My heart is breaking for you. Hugs and prayers to you and your family through this time.💔🙏🫂🙏❤️
You all are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. Andy was a great man and will be missed here. Through the pain of your loss, try to remember that Andy is not gone-he is in another place for now waiting for you to be together again with him forever in that beautiful place called Heaven. We love you all. Shelia
My deepest condolences to family and Friends of Andy. Andy’s charisma and charm will be missed around Oregon Inlet. We all will miss his hello’s.
This describes him perfectly I am so very sorry.
Andy is my best friend,co worker and brother from another other mother and father , he was the best, give money to poor people on the street,loved his food, help anyone in need,give the shirt off his back to help.he was the who was there no matter what or who.He Will make a great angle for the lord.the living carry s the memory, sadness and the wonderful person he was and the beautiful family he’s left in his stay
I will never forget you bucky
My heart hurts for each and everyone in this family. My God bless you all. He truly was a wonderful person and friend to everyone. I’m so sorry.
He was just a special fella. The years took us in different directions, but his genuine kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. Prayers for his family and those he touches by just being Andy.
Kristi, I an so so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family!
I’m sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. He was a great guy.
I know the family will be lost without you, but I hope they find peace in the memories and time they had with you. You will be missed by all. ❤️
Andy was a great friend. I wish I had spent more time with him but I cherish the memories we do have. The memory of him coming by the camper at Oregon Inlet last year will be burned into my memory now. That was the last I saw him but it was a great surprise for me when I did. I miss him very much so I cannot imagine how hard this must be for his family. My thoughts are with them all.
To Kristi and family I am so very sorry for the loss of Andy. My condolences and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God comfort you all. In Christian Love…
So sorry for your loss, the family is in my thoughts and prayers
I grew up running the back roads of Martin County with Andy and our friends. I have lots of fond memories of those times. I moved away but occasionally we talked and the last time I saw him was Bodie light house we he gave my family a private tour! Thanks Andy for doing your best to make this world a better place! I’m sure he will be missed by the many family and friends he had in this life! I send my prayers and condolences to you all.
Kristi and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace, comfort and understanding for you and your family 🙏
My sweet Kristi I’ve had you on my heart since Saturday morning and I learned from Jackie that Andy was in the hospital. I’ve never seen anyone glow as bright as you did when you met Andy and fell in love, he was truly your knight in shining armor and his love and admiration for you was evident. I pray Gods grace will be with you in the minutes, hours and days to come. This little verse always made me think of the two of you “The sky has the stars, the ocean the sand and shells and I my darling have you” I love you sweetheart and am so proud of the strong woman you are ♥️ Much love ~Kim
Kristi, Rick and I send our sincerest condolences. You have been thought of and prayed for ever since Kim shared the news with me. I cannot know what you are going through but I pray that God is comforting you along with you family. The story of his life describes a beautiful man who I know loved you with all of this heart.
I am so very sorry, hugs and prayers for all the family. God be with you all.
Andy never met a Stranger. He would give help to anyone, anywhere at anytime, day or night. I had a wonderful time working with him at the Seashore. How we Laughed!!
I remember us in our school years.we had some good times and laughs I’ll truly miss you my brother RIP
We had all great memories grateful to have know u 🙏 for Kristy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristi and your family. He was a great person 💜
Kristi. me and John are so very sorry for your loss of Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is such a very hard time but hugs and prayers will be with you. ❤
Kristi and family, May the Lord ease the pain you’re feeling and bring you peace, comfort, and strength in ways that will see you through. 🙏
Andy was such a pleasure to see at all our family gatherings. We will miss him. We love you Kristi and will be their for you.
I only got to meet Andy the last year or so he helped me on a job. I liked him immediately. I liked him because he was the only person that looked at the job that had a can-do attitude. He went over and above to help and was very conscientious Plus he was just a super nice guy. I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. He will be missed
Sending out deepest condolences for your loss. Im sorry we never got the pleasure to meet Andy.
Andy always had an answer and was a go to guy for anything. He cared about you and would help in anyway he possibly could. Andy will be missed by all that knew him.
To the family, my heart is breaking over this news. I was out of the country when this happened and just found out today. Andy was a favorite colleague of mine, always smiling, upbeat, and willing to help. As an NCSU graduate who was a freshman in 1983 when the “Miracle Workers” won the NCAA basketball championship, your note about the Wolfpack really struck a chord. I will keep you all in my prayers as you cope with the loss of Andy. He will certainly be missed but will live in our memories. Kindest Regards, Jami Lanier, Deputy Chief of Cultural Resources, NPS Outer Banks Group.
My deepest condolences to Kristi and all the family. Such sad, sad news. During my NPS years working with Andy at Cape Hatteras NS, he was the friendliest and most helpful colleague anyone could ever ask for. He was such a treasure of a human being; kind and considerate, always willing to help or find out how to help. My heart is heavy for Kristi and his loved ones. May your faith and friends see you through this difficult time.