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Waffle House co-founder dies a month after his business partner

In Memoriam 27 April 2017
Real estate agent Thomas Forkner was 98 years old. His business partner Joe Rogers died weeks ago at the age of 97. Both worked together since 1955.
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· Apr 27

Thomas Forkner, the co-founder of Waffle House, has died. He was 98

Thomas Forkner, Who Co-Founded Waffle House Diners, Dies at 98
Thomas Forkner, who co-founded Waffle House, the chain of roadside diners spread across half the U.S. serving Southern-style breakfasts around the clock, has died. He was 98.
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· Apr 27

Waffle House co-founder Thomas Forkner (left) has died at the age of 98. His co-founder Joe Rogers (right) died last month at 97.

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· Apr 27

Just ate Waffle House! RIP

Waffle House co-founder Tom Forker dies a month after his business partner Joe Rogers Jr. passed. For the love of Georgia God bless them!
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· Apr 27

Bridges falling, highways buckling, the Falcons, Golden Glide closing, Waffle House founders dying... I just want my city back 😭

Waffle House co-founder Tom Forker dies a month after his business partner Joe Rogers Jr. passed. For the love of Georgia God bless them!
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· Apr 27

American heroes. RIP

Waffle House co-founder Thomas Forkner (left) has died at the age of 98. His co-founder Joe Rogers (right) died last month at 97.
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