Mr. Bobby Joe Rodgers, Sr., passed away late Friday night, June 17, 2011, at the Stockhoff Nursing Home, in Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 83 years, 7 months & 12 days. Bobby was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Bonne Terre, MO., and was the son of Joseph & Essie Lucille 'Aubuchon' Rodgers. Also preceeding-in-death were: a stillborn daughter, Linda Lee Rodgers and a sister, Anna Belle Rodgers, in-infancy.
Bobby was a US Navy Veteran and member of the Pine Log Baptist Church.
Survivors Include : his wife, Virginia Marie 'Hodge' Rodgers; a daughter, Sharon Kay 'Mrs. Denny' Thomure; 2 sons: Bobby Joe Rodgers, Jr., and Larry Wayne Rodgers, all of Ste. Genevieve. 2 Sisters: Rose Ann 'Mrs. Marty' Jenkins, of Texas & Mary Lou 'Mrs. Warren' Lodholtz, of Farmington. Also, 4 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren & 2 Step, Great-Grandchildren.
Visitation : Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
Memorial Service : Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., June 22, 2011
at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Tim Mattingly officiating.
Memorials to : * The Alzheimer's Association
Our thoughts, with deepest sympathy, for the family, Frank and Cleo Kent
My condolences to the family, Bobby Joe was a very fine man and well respected throughout all communities.
Sharon, Denny and family…My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. I still remember all the fun I had with your family as a small child growing up and Bob being there every now and then. He was always so pleasant and fun to be around. God Bless! Tifinie DeBrusky Litton