Steve Donnell Rogers, age 70, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday (6/26/2024) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.  He was born on January 30, 1954, son of the late Cloyce Connel Rogers and Glennie Rue Batten Rogers.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepson Howard Parker.  Steve was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked for many years as a long-distance truck driver.  He was an Elder at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed cooking sausage for the men's breakfast club. Steve also enjoyed drinking coffee with his mother-in-law and spending time with the rest of his family.  He loved reading Tom Clancy and sci-fi books and playing strategy games.  A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Taylor officiating.  Surviving is his loving wife of 33 years, Andrea McNeil Rogers.  Stepchildren, Devona McCoy (Barry), Emanuel Parker, and Berlin Stokes (Randolph).  Grandchildren, Anthony, Javon, Stephon, London, Kajuan, Sophia, Randolph Everett, and six great-grandchildren. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com.  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway, Inc.