Mr. Roger Heywood McRae passed away peacefully at his home early Friday morning, November 4, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1936, in Belford, NC, the only child of the late Lacy Vernon McRae & Mary Ruth McRae (Hines). Roger was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph H. Dumas, and his daughter, Regina D. Lindsay.

Roger grew up in the Belford area where he was involved in many activities during high school, including basketball, baseball, & football. It was also there that he met the love of his life, Willie Mae Wright. As pre-teens “Rog and Will” began their lifelong love affair. After many years of dating, Roger and Willie embarked on a new journey together as husband and wife raising eight beautiful children together in a loving Christian home.

After High School, armed with an irrepressible spirit, Roger entered the workforce. He loved to drive, and early on found himself on the open road as a long-distance truck driver. However, one of his favorite jobs was traveling up and down the east coast working closely with racehorses. Upon moving to High Point NC, he held various positions in the furniture industry, often working as a forklift operator. Finally, upon retiring, Roger was very content living a peaceful and quiet life surrounded by his family. Family and friends will remember Roger for his sense of style, charismatic personality, and as a playful instigator of fun-filled, hilarious moments.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Willie Mae McRae; his sons, Phillip A. McRae (Luanne), of Yardley, PA. and Haywood M. McRae of Shoreline, WA; his daughters, Laverne D. McRae of Greensboro, NC, Vickie L. McRae of High Point, NC, Shannon S. Cuthbertson (Anthony) of Greensboro, NC, Deveda M. McRae of High Point, NC; an honorary son, Darryl G. Bright of McLeansville, NC; his grandchildren, Dedrica M. McRae-Templeton (Zebulon) of Kernersville, NC, Tangerine Y. Medley of Gaithersburg, MD, Cornelius Dumas of High Point, NC, Zariia M. McRae of Charlotte, NC, Phillip A. McRae, II of Washington, DC, Sheltron D. Fraser of Greensboro, NC, Sheridan M. McRae of Philadelphia, PA, Gavan T. Cuthbertson of Greensboro, NC, and Declan J. Gaskins of High Point, NC; many wonderful great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends; and a long, delightful list of extended family.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.