Brig. Gen. John Baker Rodgers

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John Rodgers Obituary

Brig. Gen. John Baker Rodgers U.S. Army (Ret.) COLUMBIA Funeral service for Brig. Gen. John Baker Rodgers U.S. Army (Ret.), 85, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, at St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Mr. Rodgers died Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Born in Beaufort, S.C., he was a son of the late Edward B. and Elma Gary Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers served his country in the Armed Forces for 39 distinguished years, 32 of those years in the South Carolina National Guard. In 1975, he graduated from the Command and General Staff College. He was also a member of St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church. Surviving are daughters, Sue (Don) Godfrey, Nancy Rodgers, and Mary Coney; grandchildren, Jennifer (Len) Wall, Jeff VanTassel, Marion VanTassel and John Godfrey. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Helen Rodgers and daughter, Helen Moore. Memorials may be made to St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church, 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia SC 29206 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville FL 32256. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

Published by The Island Packet from Apr. 6 to May 6, 2013.
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I am going to miss Uncle John, my Godfather. Love and prayers to you - Nancy, Sue, Mary - and your children.

Grace Keller

April 9, 2013

On behalf of Dad, Gene DeLoach, we were so sad to hear of John's passing. Daddy loved John like a brother and it was a friendship they both cherished into old age. Our deepest sympathy to all the children. I posted a photo of Dad and John in high school. You should see it show up tomorrow.

Kathy DeLoach-McKoy

April 9, 2013

Kathy DeLoach-McKoy

April 9, 2013

Uncle John always had a great story to share. He will be missed by our family, the Langdons in Alaska.

April 8, 2013

Sue, Nancy and Mary, May God surround you three girls with his love, during this time of grief. John was special to
me...such a fine man. Aunt Bobbie

April 7, 2013

Sue, Nancy, Mary:
I was very sorry to hear about your dad. I have such great memories of the Rodgers family.
Tom Munnerlyn
Pasadena, CA
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Tom Munnerlyn

April 7, 2013

"Girls" - I will certainly miss Uncle John. I always thought of him as Daddy's twin brother. I will never forget when Trippe & Lee jumped in his arms and called him Granddaddy. I regret that Mamma and I will not be able to make it to Columbia. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all, though. Love, Gay

Gay Rodgers

April 6, 2013

Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and sending prayers your way.

Sissie Wall

April 6, 2013

Sue, Nancy, and Mary...my deepest sympathies. I am sad that I cannot attend Uncle John's service. I will be there in spirit as I share many fond memories of being with him and your family. As always, Caroline

April 5, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

B&W Lumber co.

April 5, 2013

Sue, Nancy, and Mary: I am happy to have so many memories of Uncle John and Aunt Helen. They were also Mama and Daddy's best friends. They enjoyed those golf trips every year. All of you are in my heart and soul. I love you three so much.

Rebecca Rodgers Chavous

April 5, 2013

Mr. John was a wonderful, honest friend that I will miss dearly. Earth's loss will be heavens gain.

Sonny Goff

April 5, 2013

Sue, Nancy, & Mary:

You have my deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marco Gravino

April 5, 2013

Mr. Rodgers called me "Badness" throughout my childhood, but I knew it was only a joke because he always seemed to find the good in all of us neighborhood kids who came over to the Rodgers house on a daily basis. I can still see the "his and hers" chairs in the den where he sat with his sweet wife. I'd like to think they are occupying them now.
All my love to Mary and the Rodgers family.

Amy (Gabriel) Thomson

April 5, 2013

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