Earl R. Grogan

Earl R. Grogan, age 79 of Rocky Mount went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 10 2020. Surviving family includes his loving wife, Linda H Grogan; children, Pamela G. Simmons (Carl), and Eric M. Grogan; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma G. Davis; step-father, Joseph E. Grogan; biological father, Cecil Eaken; sister, Mary Ellen Grogan; and granddaughter, Kayla N. Simmons. In 1996 he retired from Virginia Western Police Department. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, after moving to Rocky Mount he attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 at Bandy Cemetery in Roanoke. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.