RODGERS, James Richard - of Genesee Township (Beecher District), age 76, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Genesee Care Center. Following his wishes, private cremation service will take place. James was born August 29, 1941 in Dyersburg, Tennessee the son of the late Clifford and Helen Rodgers. Surviving are: wife, Gale Rodgers; sons, James Rodgers, Jr.,William Rodgers, Roy (Yvonne) Rodgers, and Wallace Rodgers; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Watson.