Jimmie "Ray" Rodgers

He was born May 30, 1944 in Jacksonville Florida, to parents Troy and Ruby Rodgers. Ray was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserves and was a retired Ironworker. He loved teaching children anything they wanted to learn, loved fishing as well as gardening every day and definitely had a green thumb. He was a loving son, husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, coach, friend and believer in Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Rodgers; his children, Melissa Rodgers, Shannon Rodgers, Jimmie Ray Rodgers II (Lorenzo Canale), Michael Walker, and Amanda Kirkland (Kyle Kirkland); siblings, Carolyn Keegan (J.C. Keegan), Helen Rodgers, and Harold Rodgers; grandchildren, Bryttany (Skye), Clayton, Elaina, Tyler, Alyson, and Carter; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and touched many many hearts.  He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Rodgers; his sons, Shelton “Kyle” Rodgers (2010) and Jimmie Ledon Rodgers (2021).

A Visitation for family and friends will be held 1:00-2:00pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm, with Ms. Lynda Rasheed officiating. Light refreshments will follow services from 3:30-5:30pm at the Brooksville Commons just a few steps away from the service.

To keep loved ones healthy, the family requests all visitors wear a face covering.   

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MERRITT FUNERAL HOME

BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

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