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Roger Rector Obituary

Roger Dan Rector SUMMERVILLE - Roger Dan Rector, 59, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Roper Hospital, Charleston, of complications from COVID. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, July 30, 2021, from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 1 o'clock at Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485. Burial will be at Summerville Cemetery at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Dorchester Paws, 136 Four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483. Roger was born February 6, 1962, in Greenville, SC, son of Bobby G. Rector and Peggy JoAnn Price Rector of Summerville. He was a Logistics Supervisor with the Kion Plant, Summerville for over 35 years. Roger enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved woodworking, cooking but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed and loved by all who knew him. Survivors include his parents of Summerville; two brothers: Tommy Rector (Cheryl) of Wilmington, NC, and Eric Rector (Nancy) of Summerville; nieces and nephews: Tiffany Anderson (Jason), Danielle Rector, Jeremy Rector, Ashley Cumbee (Greg), Christopher Rector (Adrienne), Tonya Svensson (Eric) and Hanna Robbins (Micah); and several great-nieces and nephews; close friends: Gary Matthews (Kathy), Tim Feltner, Lynn Mizzell and special mention: Devon Walker. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483, (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2021.

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James L Wilson Jr

July 21, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers for the Rector family. Bless you all. Families are the most important part of our lives. Bless You all.

James Wilson

July 21, 2024

Life sure does pass by quickly especially when we get older. Love and memories will keep his life alive in hearts and mind. I pray for all of your family. The Rectors I will always remember. Sorry for your loss keep the memories alive in your heart.

James Wilson Jr

July 21, 2023

. To the Rector Family. I am sorry for the loss of your brother and family member. Lord be with us all.

Cindi Sedgwick

February 14, 2023

Roger was a great boss. When I started working with him, he was patient, very kind. The best boss I ever had. Hard to believe he is gone.... I was the only female in the warehouse. He always made sure I did not get heavy jobs. I respected him.

Dion Nickels

July 21, 2022

Your sense of humor is missed. God bless you and your family.

James Wilson

July 20, 2022

A year has passed and we have an opportunity to reflect on and to remember those who brought us memories of their lives. Bless the Rector Family.

James Wilson

July 28, 2021

My sincere condolences to the Rector family. It is so sad to lose parts of the family and so close together. I did not know Roger personally as I did know his brothers. Sorry for your loss.

Janice Strete

July 28, 2021

It was an honor to work with such a truly wonderful person. My prayers are with the family and other friends. His loss has created a deep hole. I know he is in God's hands and watching out for the rest of us, as he always did.

Larry and Sarah Walker

July 27, 2021

Sarah and I are still in shock. Roger was a good friend and a great human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Robert Guyton

July 27, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories sustain you.
Roger was a great man and a real pleasure to work with at KION.

Kenneth Kacala

July 27, 2021

This was such a shock to hear. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. Roger was the nicest guy who was always willing to go out of his way to help out. All of us at KION - NA will miss you. RIP

Ferdinand Shaun Ford

July 27, 2021

I'm so sad to hear this and still can't believe it. Roger was one of my best supervisors I ever worked for and even a greater person that I can call a friend. And to his family, friends, and current & former KION employess he will be missed and yall are in my prayers

John Sherfield

July 26, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you and Dennis always.

Cynthia Sedgwick

July 26, 2021

I am so sad. He was a great boss. So willing to help. This is such a shock..So sorry for your loss...

Gerry Davis

July 26, 2021

Roger was a good friend and fellow worker with a lot of us at KION NA. A geat person who is already deeply missed. My condolences to his family and to all his friends. He will be missed by all. Miss you already Roger. God bless.

Ronnie Boles

July 26, 2021

Another member of Roger´s family has passed, his brother I am so sorry for these losses, one is hard to bear two is just unthinkable. We will feel your loss in our hearts.

Ronnie Boles

July 26, 2021

Roger one of the best humans on this earth, you will be missed by so many people. It was my privilege to be your friend, we will always remember you.

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