Mr. Rodgers was born on March 25, 1925, to William Neely Rodgers, Sr. and Myrtle Mae Warner Rodgers. He was a retired electrician; a member of First United Methodist Church of Louisville; and a mason. During World War II, he answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Navy spending his entire enlistment on board the USS Montpelier CL-57.
Mr. Rodgers is survived by his wife, Juanita Whitmire Rodgers, of Louisville, Mississippi; three daughters: Donna Jean Triplett and husband, Johnny, of Columbus, Mississippi; Judy Carol White, of Louisville; and Janet Gregg and husband, Larry, of Starkville, Mississippi; and his son, Eddie James Rodgers and wife, Kimberly, of Marathon, New York. He also leaves behind his brother, William Neely “Billy” Rodgers, Jr., of Louisville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Tammy Gail Roland; and his great-granddaughter, Natalie Gregg.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Gregg, Larry Gregg, Gage Parker, Johnny Triplett, and Brent Walton.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
