David Wesley Rodgers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David Wesley Rodgers, 82, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home in rural Carbondale with his family at his side. David was born in Indianola, Iowa on June 25, 1938, the son of the late Theodore H. Rodgers and Gertrude Elaine (Bush) Rodgers. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Roberts) Rodgers on May 26th, 1961 at the Methodist Church in Sturgis, Kentucky. David was a Christian After graduating from high school in Morganfield, Kentucky, David served three years as an Air Police in the United States Air Force. David built a career as a coal miner, working in Kentucky, Wyoming, Illinois, and North Dakota. He began as a supply clerk and successfully rose to superintendent of the Velva mine in North Dakota. While he had a passion for mining, it is clear to anyone who knew him; his greatest joy came from his family. Married to his sweetheart for nearly sixty years, they raised five children. Thirteen grandchildren were his absolute delight. The family has now grown to include eight great grandchildren with two more on the way. David is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, three sisters, Shirley Wilson, Elmwood Illinois, Janice (Rodney) Nelson, Rockford, IL, Carol (Jim) Tapp, Bartlesville, OK, his children: daughter, Shannon (Tee) Ramos of Crownsville, MD, daughter, Kim (Tim) Riley, New Cumberland, PA, son, Brent Rodgers of Ava, IL, daughter, Julie (Mark) Hazel, Tunnel Hill, IL, and Michael (Annette) Rodgers, Pinckneyville, IL. His loving grandchildren: Skylar Ramos, Zach Ramos, Cody (Nicki) Wilson, Kasey (Andrew) Shank, Sonya (Justin) Dilday, Stephanie (Danny) Phoenix, Holly Rodgers (Zach Danbury), Hannah Rodgers, Whitney (David) Meadows, Shayna Hickam (Alec Gold), Hunter Hicks (Hadlee Horn), Wyatt Rodgers and Colton Rodgers. Great grandchildren: Cohen and Nicholas Wilson, Bruce Shank, Mila Godell, Heidi Phoenix, and Zoey Wright. Also surviving are multiple, loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Brian Rodgers. A family memorial service will be held during a family reunion at a later date.

David Wesley Rodgers

June 25, 1938 - January 30, 2021

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David Wesley Rodgers

June 25, 1938 - January 30, 2021

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