Mr. Kenneth “Pappy” Rodgers

December 9, 1956 - February 4, 2022

Kenneth Leroy Rodgers was born on December 9, 1956 and departed this life on February 4, 2022. "Pappy" as he was affectionally known was the son of the late Mr. Frank H. Rodgers and the late Truly Anna Key Rodgers. He was united in matrimony with the late Barbara Rodgers in 2013, with whom he shared a love of thirty years. Throughout his life, there was nothing “Pappy” loved more than his family and friends. He was educated in the Jackson Madison County School System and graduated from Jackson-Central Merry High School. He was also a member of the United States Armed Forces having served in the Army. “Pappy” leaves to cherish his memory a special family member: Ms. Fannie Mae Rodgers of Detroit, Michigan that he loved very much. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Beverly A. Rodgers and Catherine Martin; and his nephew: Jamaica Deon Rodgers. He is survived by his sisters: Brenda Rodgers of Jackson, Tennessee and Mary A. Ford of Chicago, Illinois brothers: Frank H. Rodgers, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio, Charles Rodgers of Chicago, Illinois, James E. Cole, Tyrone Rodgers and Don A. Rodgers all of Jackson, Tennessee, Terry Rodgers of St. Louis, Missouri and Mitchell (Beatrice) Rodgers of Nashville, Tennessee; and a dear close friend: Ms. Loris Arnold and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.