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PHILIP RODGERS Obituary
PHILIP LOCKE RODGERS (Age 82)
On Wednesday, November 23, 2016, of Washington, DC. Beloved brother of David A. Rodgers (Nancy); uncle of Dana Rodgers Crisp (Blake); great-uncle of Ryan Crisp. Also survived by many friends. Philip was a kind and gentle man who was an Air Force veteran, a graduate of American University and worked for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a Copy Editor. The IRS Historical Research Library is dedicated to him. A Memorial Service will be offered at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. Inurnment service will be at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to WETA or Washington Area Intergroup Association of AA (aa-dc.org). www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Barbara Graves Theodore
May 7, 2022
Today, May 7, 2022, I discovered online that my former neighbor, Mr. Phil Rodgers, was deceased. He and I lived doors apart on the 10th floor, `B´ side, at The Woodner Apartments in D.C. We had many hallway chats and he was, just as others have described him, a quiet, gentle man. What I remember most about him were his full, unhurried attention as we chatted and that when he smiled, his whole face smiled, especially his eyes. I could always see the gentleness and the smile in his eyes. Rest in gentle peace, my neighbor.
Sue Novotny
November 30, 2016
I worked with Phil for many years at IRS and grew very fond of him. He had a wealth of knowledge that was beneficial to the IRS Historical Library created under my direction. He was a quiet gentle man with an interesting life.
Michael Cronin
November 28, 2016
Phil was a good friend to me and many others in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and a kind and gentle mentor to me for more than 30 years.
Edwin Staples
November 28, 2016
When I started at IRS in 2002 Phil was the only person at HQ who knew how to work the library of old policy manuals. Over the next six years we spent at least three hours a day working side by side on updating and digitizing the collection. Phil talked about taking the trolley to Redskins games as a child, working in his family business as a kid, shivering in a tent near the Arctic Circle while in the Service, and a long life of appreciating music. Thirty-four years my senior, he never shied away from listening to the newest experimental music or discussing the most progressive politics. I will remember his as generous, intelligent, humorous and open-minded.
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Erica Cooper
November 28, 2016
A kind and beautiful sprit. It was a pleasure to work and learn and just to spend time with him.
Denise O'Branovich (nee Hendley)
November 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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