Jerry Rodgers, Sr.

Mr. Jerry Lee Rodgers Sr., 76, of Republic, Mo. passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 in his home. He was born on May 20, 1939 in Blytheville to Lucille and Bob Rodgers and lived in the Armorel/Huffman area. Jerry met his wife Judy and they later married in Chicago, Ill. in 1967. Jerry and Judy were happily married for 48 years.

Jerry worked for and ultimately retired from St. Louis Blow Pipe in Blytheville in 1996. Jerry was a devoted husband and a proud father and grandfather. Jerry and Judy are members of the Fairview Baptist Church and now attend Anchor Baptist Church in Republic, MO.

Jerry leaves behind his wife Judy of the home;

Two sons, Jerry Lee Rodgers, II and wife Dellinnia of Russellville, Ark. and Bobby Len Rodgers and wife Sarah of Bentonville, Ark.;

Five grandchildren, Kylar, Marlee, Eli, Carson and Stella Rose; and

One brother, Jerry Thomas Rodgers "Bunkin" of Blytheville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Fairview Baptist Church in Blytheville. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville. The family will receive visitors from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30.