Mr. Rogie Nelson Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Rogie Nelson

Funeral Services for Mr. Rogie D. Nelson, 52, of 5 Barnely Court, Columbia will be held 1:30pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC, with interment to follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

Mr. Nelson will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Rogie Dewyne Nelson departed this earthly life on Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia South Carolina.

Rogie was born in Sumter, SC on March 22, 1967 to Elizabeth Nelson and the late Elijah Nelson Sr. Rogie graduated from Sumter High School, class of 1985 and received a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Coastal Carolina, Conway, SC.

At an early age, he joined Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. Rogie worked at SCDOT for 10 years and his most recent job was with the S.C. Commission for Minority Affairs. Rogie also worked part-time as a realtor at Asset Realty, Columbia, South Carolina.

Rogie married his high school sweetheart Susie Singleton whom he loved and adored. She was the apple of his eyes for 29 years. In this union, they had two sons, Rogie II and Jerrod, that meant the world to him. Rogie encouraged and supported them to strive for the best and reach for their dreams. He was very proud of the young men they became and their accomplishments. Rogie shared his values to his sons; unconditional love, honesty and unselfishness, which made him “Father of the Year”. He was a great father that dearly loved his family.

He leaves to cherish loving memories; his wife, Susie Nelson of the home; two sons, Rogie Nelson II, Los Angeles, California and Jerrod Nelson, who is a student at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; mother, Elizabeth Nelson, Sumter, South Carolina; two sisters, Debra D. Bradley of Sumter, South Carolina and Brenda (Willie) Shannon, Dalzell, South Carolina; two brothers, Elijah Jr. (Lisa) Nelson and Derrick L. Nelson, both of Sumter, South Carolina. His mother-in-law Ida Brantley of Sumter, South Carolina. Four sisters-in-law; Wanda Richburg, Columbia, South Carolina, Rosa Hamilton and Sandy (Otis) Brown, both of Sumter, South Carolina and Patricia Nelson, Cassatt, South Carolina; one brother-in-law, James (Dorcus) Singleton, Sumter, South Carolina. A host of loving nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bertha Bynum; his father, Elijah Nelson Sr.; a brother, Wendell Nelson and a sister Beverly O. Washington.

Mr. Nelson passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. daily at the residence of his wife, Susie Nelson, 5 Barnely Court, Columbia, and from 4 to 9 p.m. daily at the home of his mother, Elizabeth Nelson, 101 Orange St., Sumter, or Simmons Funeral Home of Santee.

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My prayers and condolences to the family, coworkers and many contractors Rogie helped over the years. May God continue to strengthen the loves of his life, his wife and sons. Rogie was a kind-hearted person who always had a smile. May God comfort everyone in the days ahead.

May God's strength and peace be with the Nelson family at this time. To Suzie and your sons and to Ms. Liz Nelson and the rest of the Nelson family, our family will be praying for you that you will be comforted and healed. Love, Cynthia Benjamin Okonkwo (SHS co '85) and family

Our Condolences and Prayers are with all of the Nelson Family. So sorry to learn of Rogie's passing. God is able and willing to keep you in and through everything. May your faith, love and strength in God keep and sustain you. Peggy J. DuRant and family.

I am I shock upon hearing of your passing. Me. Nelson you are a wonderful person and God placed you in your position to help so many. Thank you for providing so much guidance and insight for people who desired to start a business. You are going to be missed by so many. Praying for strength and peace for your family. Angela L. Geiger

I worked with Rogie over the years as he helped build microenterprise development in South Carolina. I always appreciated his professionalism and sense of humor and commitment to the cause of helping low income people better their lives. I am so sad to learn that he has passed and offer my prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Catherine Marshall

This is so unreal. For we are hurting and are praying for your family. We will miss you Rogie our brother, our Buddy. Our good laughter and fun times we shared at events and gatherings. You are a true friend who became family. You will truly be missed. Cornelius and Eleanor Woodward

May God comfort and strengthen you. Praying for you and your family. ❤️ Janice Nathan

we are praying for you, and God is going to help you get through this we love you your aunt Hattie and uncle James. To Susie, Ann.

To Susie I am very sorry about your loss you have my sympathy and love, God will never leave you and he will comfort you in your time of bereavement. Henry James

Dear Susie and boys, you are in my prayers.I will miss my talks with Rogie and his kind smile and his words of encouragement. Class of 85-Lisa Rhodes Scriven

To the Nelson Family: May you find comfort and peace in the reflections of Rogie from others. He truly was a wonderful person who genuinely cared about others. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help those in any way possible. We will miss him dearly. Kevin and Electra Graham

You have our deepest condolences as my wife and I continue to pray for your family. May the God of Heaven envelope you in Love during this time. May you find peace and grace in the Word of God and my the Joy of the Lord always be your Strength. Kevin and Hellon Singletary "Class of 85"

To the Susie Nelson and family. You have our deepest condolences and we will continue to pray for you and your sons strength in this time of sadness. Pastor Eric & First Lady Angela Ramsey and the Pine Hill AME Church-Latta, SC church family.

Rest well my brother god has called you home my prayers are with your family your cousin Tyrone smoot

May the Spirit of God strengthen this family during their most difficult time. -Sharon Helton Massey-

My condolences go out to the Nelson family. I pray your strength in the lord. RiP classmate . Yolanda Moses

Sorry for your loss praying for the family

I remember so well your love, patience and kindness when you took me under your wings to purchase my first home. You have been a brother, a friend and a man of true honor! We will miss your smiling face and the love you always shared. Safe in the Arms of the Lord- Rest Well!
Jamella Williams and family.

My condolences and prayers are with the family. May God give the family strength and comfort during this time.
Dr. Monica Elkins

My condolences and prayers are with the family. May God give the family strength and comfort during this time.

Our workplace will never be the same.You also had a joke or a kind word to say. You and I had a lot of happy moments that I will always treasure. I will never forget you my friend. May your family be comforted during this time and may you rest in peace. Love always, Cynthia Haddad

Rogie I am in disbelief. This is a shock for me because you always reached out to me to tell me something about my health after my stroke and as I looked back on my Facebook messages you reached out to me on November 11th and said you needed to talk to me. I answered “????”. You didn’t respond. This hurts deep because what did you want to say or talk to me about? I guess I will never know. Love you cousin and SIP.

Lol I forgot to post my name below. Love your niece D'Erika ❤️

Uncle Rogie I'm going to miss you. Things will never be the same, especially Thanksgiving hearing you ask who made everything and asking for my mama greens. And even the hot sauce lol. You'll never be forgotten. I love you so much ❤️ see you later

I will truly miss you Uncle Rogie. I love you -Lano

Our hearts are heavy and the chain is broken. You will be forever missed brother-in-law. Until we meet again. The Singleton’s.❤️

Sending prayers of peace and comfort to the Nelson family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Rogie was a remarkable man and will be missed.
Sheila R McNeal Class of 1985

Unc you were such a wonderful person. Words can't express how much you'll be missed. Your memories will forever live on in our hearts for you have touched each of us in a very special way. Until we meet again love your fav~ Big Girl, Layah, Tre'lyn, and Taylor❤️

Eggylump you really hurt me with this. Im really gonna miss your jokes, the trash you talk all the times i beat you playing spades, and our family vacation. Rest up we'll see you again. Love ♥️ Hope

You were a good son in law and I’m going to miss you ❤️ Love your mother in law Momma Brantley

My favorite uncle. You will be truly missed, thank you for everything you taught me throughout the years and for always being so encouraging. I’ll never forget you. Love you always ❤️ India & Nash

My favorite uncle love and miss you so much. Life will never be the same without you with us especially Thanksgiving. I will never forget you will always be with us love you so much Uncle Rogie! Your niece Courtney❤️

Words can not explain how much we are hurting.You will forever be in our ♥️ Missing you already brother in law see you on the other side. Love you sister in law Rosa

My favorite brother in law. I will truly miss you. Our memories will forever live on in my heart. I will remember everything we talked about and continue to apply them to my life. We, will continue Our family vacations. Always, and forever you will be missed! Wanda J Richburg ❤️