Frank W. Rodgers Jr.
March 10, 1958 ~ September 5, 2014
Frank W. Rodgers, Jr., 56, Mooresville, died suddenly September 5, 2014. Mr. Rodgers was born March 10, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois.
He graduated from Shakamak High School in Jasonville and later earned computer programming degrees from Devry University. Frank proudly served in the United States Navy for six years on the USS Nimitz, spending 144 consecutive days at sea during the Iranian Crisis. He was a member of the American Legion and Bethel Baptist Church. Frank worked for 16 years at the John Deer Warehouse. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his parents, Rev. Frank W., Sr. and Amie Rodgers of Montpelier, Indiana; children, Sarah Walker (Matthew) of San Diego, California and Blake W. Rodgers of Indianapolis; sister, Linda Rodgers Turney of Jasonville; grandson, Elliott Walker; nephew, Jacob Riely Turney; special brother-in-law, Wade Turney of Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 1 p.m., in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 11 a.m. until service time. Cremation will follow the service at the Morgan County Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My deepest sympathy travels in spirit to your entire family’s grief-stricken hearts. Prayers be with you.! Frank Jr was the most loving, carefree gentleman I’ve ever known.! He always had a way of making me smile and laugh. He will be missed by many….. Including me! I love you Frank W Rodgers Jr, and family. 🙂
Our deepest sympathy to our cousin Frank W Rodgers Jr. family and sarah and linda….Rip our cousin….you will be missed deeply but not forgotten….our love be with Frank and the family……love your cousins Steven and Mark Rodgers…..
Frank was a good man. I pray for Blake and Sarah through this tough time, and their family. He will be missed.
You will be missed. Always had a quick smile. I pray for Matt, Sarah, Elliot and Blake that God’s peace will help them in this their time of grief.
I am saddened to hear of my nephew Frank’s passing. I have many memories of him from when, as a child, he and his parents would visit his grandparents (my parents) in Pennsylvania. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family and friends. (Uncle) Bob Rodgers
As shipmates aboard the USS Nimitz, Frank and I were the best of friends. We worked, ate, and even slept together. He in the top rack and me in the bottom rack. I still have a picture I took of Frank tossing a coin over his shoulder into the Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy. I have often wondered what he wished for. When we were finally back in Norfolk, Va. I spent many nights on the couch at his home. I remember Sarah as an infant. In other words, Frank and I were very much like brothers… Then the inevitable Navy Permanent change of station orders came for me.
Sarah and Blake, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Looking at the tribute brought back lots of memories of years gone by… My prayer is you will find comfort and peace thru our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Barbara Hohmann (Babs)
I remember Frank very well from Bethel Baptist Sunday School, Awana Clubs and church services growing up. He was like the rest of us then full of spizeringtom. Appreciate highly his service in the military and that he knows the Lord. Looking forward to meeting him again one day. My sincerest sympathies to his family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I was in high school at Shakamak with Frank, class of 76. Frank was a kind and friendly person, I knew of his commitment to his church and the Lord then and recently on his comments on facebook. To Franks family I send my deep condolences. Karen Williams-Jasonville IN