Charles Walton “Chuck” Rogers, 73, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home.

He was born April 10, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Cantrill and Catherine White Rogers.

Chuck was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, former owner and operator of Johnson Candy Company, where he was known as “The Candy Man”, and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include:

His wife – Becky Johnson Rogers of Columbia

Two daughters – Tera McQueary of Columbia and Julie Bell (Chad) of Columbia

Two granddaughters – Hayley McQueary and Mylee Bell both of Columbia

One brother – Rick Rogers (Suzanne) of Columbia

One sister – Karla Stone (Lenny) of Columbia

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Columbia Church of Christ with Dean Roach officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 7:00 A.M. Friday at Columbia Church of Christ. 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements