Noel Perry Rogers, Jr., 45, of North Charleston, SC went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2012 following a long battle with cancer. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at Deer Park Baptist Church, 8875 University Blvd., North Charleston, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, Monday, May 21, 2012 between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Noel was born in Charleston, SC on January 13, 1967 to Noel Perry & Lola Gail Holcomb Rogers. He was a Christian, and a member of Deer Park Baptist Church.

Noel was a graduate of RB Stall High School (1985), Trident Technical College (1988 & 1989) and Charleston Southern University (2011), where he earned his Bachelor of Management Arts while battling cancer. Noel spent his entire working career as an Electronics Technician, serving at both the Charleston Naval Shipyard and at SPAWAR.

Noel was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on February 28, 1989, in Hammerton Lodge #332 AFM, where he served two terms as Worshipful Master, and was twice honored as Mason of the Year and Past Master of the Year. At the time he was installed, he was the youngest Master ever to serve at Hammerton. Noel's zeal for the institution of Free Masonry and his proficiency in the ritualistic work of the lodge was second to none. Noel willingly shared his love for the craft and his expertise in the work by expertly giving lectures at Lodges throughout the state. Noel was also a member of Harmony lodge # 61, Orange Charles Towne #14, and honorary members of many lodges throughout South Carolina.

His service to Free Masonry in SC extended further, as Noel served the Grand Lodge of South Carolina as District Deputy Grand Master of the 2nd Masonic District, Senior Grand Deacon, Grand Steward, Masonic Education Committee District Representative, and representative to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. In 2001, Noel was honored with the Dalco award, which is the second highest award a mason can receive from the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. Noel also took leadership roles in other Masonic bodies, including the Scottish Rite where he was invested with honors and distinction as a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, the York Rite colleges of Orangeburg and Charles Towne #113 where he received the Gold Honor Award, and many other Masonic organizations.

Noel Jr. is survived by his parents, Noel and Gail Rogers of North Charleston; one brother, Joel Rogers (Christine) of Goose Creek; and nieces Haley and Hannah Rogers of Goose Creek.

Memorials may be made to the Scottish Rite Centers for Childhood Language Disorders in South Carolina at Post Office Box 30817 Charleston, South Carolina 29417-0817.