Clarence P. Rodgers

Clarence Perry Rodgers "Buck"

February 2, 1936 January 30, 2026

Clarence Perry Rodgers, the third of five children, was born on February 2, 1936, in Washington, DC, to the late James W. Rodgers and Dorothy L. Rodgers. He transitioned from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026, at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Clarence was united in holy matrimony to Ruby V. Ewell on November 23, 1955. From this union, there were four children, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Clarence accepted Christ in his life at an early age. He was a member of a couple of catholic churches during his lifetime, but eventually became and remained an active member of Assumption Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. for over 40 years. Clarence was educated in the District of Columbia public school system. He worked for various companies, including the United States Government Printing Office, the Veterans Administration, and the United States Postal Service, where he retired after over 42 years of service. He enjoyed sports, music, dancing, golf, and reading. Clarence was a humble, mild-mannered man who would watch his grandchildren, take them to activities, and teach them life lessons from his perspective.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby E. Rodgers; his son, Clarence E. Rodgers I; his father, James W. Rodgers; his mother, Dorothy J. Hylton; and two brothers, James "Brother" Rodgers and Lawrence Rodgers.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Children, Yvette B. Rodgers, Lloyd A. Rodgers I (Alfreda), Dorothy R. Alridge (Frederick), Nichelle Y. Tucker; grandchildren: Lloyd A. Rodgers II (Jakia), Clarence E. Rodgers II (Rochelle), Jarvis A. Alridge (Tanya), Lionel A. Rodgers, Virginia J. Rodgers-Owens, Courtney T. Alridge, Leonte A. Rodgers (Taylor), Steven J. Arrington-Rodgers, Sean A. Rodgers, Pauletta A. Jernigan, LaShaye E. Tucker, Latia T. Tucker, Lionel D. Tucker, Corey McRae, Lonnisha Scott (Yusef) 19 Great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. His sisters, Evelyn Coleman and Marion Millhouse-Pruitt, his brother Wayne Rodgers (Toni), his sisters-in-law Veronica Rodgers and Doris Rodgers, his brother-in-law John B. Ewell, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Poem for Obituary:

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've found peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Acknowledgement for the Obituary:

The family of Clarence P. Rodgers aka "Buck" would like to express their sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers, acts of kindness, comforting messages, and other expressions of sympathy and love shown during our time of bereavement. Your kindness and generosity have comforted us in ways that extend beyond our ability to express. May God keep and bless each and every one of you.

The Family