Crystal "Salty" Rogers, 95, of Rand, left his earthly home he shared with his lovely wife Shirley on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and went to be with Jesus. He fought a courageous and brave battle with cancer.

He was born August 5, 1926 in Hinton, to the late Willie Rogers and Vivian Goode Rogers.

Crystal attended Boyd Jr. High and Garnet High School, where he was a drum major and played basketball. He was drafted into the military while he was still in the 11th grade. Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1947, he returned to Charleston and graduated from Garnet High School.

He worked at C&P Telephone/ Bell Atlantic starting as a janitor. Crystal was eventually promoted to a manager position and retired with over 25 years of service. After retirement he worked as a security guard at St. Francis Hospital.

Crystal started attending Liberty Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Tyree and remained a faithful member until his passing. He joyfully served as a trustee, deacon and choir member. He also immensely enjoyed singing for many years with the Martin Luther King Jr Male Chorus. His signature song was 'Amazing Grace'.

He enjoyed and led a contented and fulfilling life, traveling with Shirley, spending time with his family and friends, and spoiling his dog Raven.

In addition to his parents, Crystal was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cora Goode; sister, Murphy Crider Goode; brother, William Rogers; and uncle, Eddie Goode.

Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, Shirley; twin nieces, Jocelyn and Vivian; step-daughter, Della (Lester Hicks); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as all of his special nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to friends and neighbors, Bernard Pates, David Hancock, Charles Curry, Butch Erby, Pat Rogiers and the Jacksons.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, Charleston with Pastor, Dr. Jerry Staples officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, with military honors.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the church. Please observe COVID guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar