Joseph David Rodgers

Joseph David Rodgers, “Joe” entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 20, 2012. Joe was born on July 22, 1954 in Richmond, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Annabell McLain; sister, Holly Hill; brother, Bedford Greak and wife Lori. Joe’s pride and joy are his nephews and their families, Brent and wife Laura Greak; Scott and wife Andrea Greak; Justin and wife Heather Maloney; and Jarrod Hill. His nieces and nephews, Kaelin Greak; Raegan Greak; Addison Greak; Landon Greak; Reese Greak, Tanner Greak, and Cora Maloney. “Uncle Joe” always attended their birthdays and special holidays and was the first to arrive to have quality time with his loved ones. Joe was an individualistic and independent person, whom desired to maintain warm and harmonious relationships with others. He was a good companion and fun to be with. Charmingly supportive, he gravitated to other people and was highly skilled at understanding others’ needs and motivations being friendly, tactful, and sympathetic. Uncle Joe was a compassionate person with a caring and concerned approach. He loved to laugh and loved reminiscing family stories from the past. Joe valued others and adopted a romantic, idealized version of people and their potential and all his energies were directed towards improving the human condition. Joe loved to travel around the world and tended to live for today with a “you only go around once” philosophy. As a son, brother, brother-law, and uncle you will be missed and will always carry a very special place in our hearts. More than any one thing, we lost a friend.