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Sammie Rodgers Obituary
Lansing - Our champion Sammie James Rodgers, was born on May 28, 1930 and called home on December 20, 2017. Mr. Rodgers was raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan and moved to the Lansing area to further his education at Michigan State University (Class of 1971). He served his country during the Korean War.
His reach in life extended far outside of the boxing ring into the hearts of everyone he met. Sammie was a deacon and an active member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church. He was very loyal to his faith.
His life was full of loving family. He leaves behind his sons, Ivan (Diane) Rodgers, Ervan (Marjorie) Rodgers, Sammie (Mary Ann) Rodgers Jr., Courtney Rodgers, his daughters Monica Jones and Alexandria Rodgers, and 2 of his 9 siblings Mack (Lillian) Rodgers and Eva Nell Cannon. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit Mr. Rodgers Wednesday, December 27, 3-6pm, at the Riley Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held Thursday, December 28, 11am, at Union Missionary Baptist Church. 500 S. MLK Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48915. Family hour will begin 1 hour prior to the service.
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Angie DeFoe
December 29, 2017
To the Family of Ivan and Ervan Rodgers...Sorry to hear of the passing of Your Dad. You have Many Years of Memories, family photos, etc. to reflect back on.....which will forever remain in your Hearts.
MAY God be with the two of YOU and YOUR Family during this Celebration of the Homegoing of Your Dad's Life!!! LOVE the two of YOU!!!
Henrietta Tucker
December 28, 2017
To Ivan and Diane Rodgers and to the entire Rodgers Family: I am sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved father. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you all and send His angels to give you comfort and strength. Ivan; your dad has now earned his eternal reward in heaven. May God provide comfort, strength and peace to you and your entire family and friends.
Psalms 116:15
Patricia Kimble-moore
December 28, 2017
To the family. I am so disturbed by the loss of my friend..Mr Sammie Rogers. May you RIH
Edith Best
December 27, 2017
To the entire Rodgers Family, Sammie Rodgers was one of a kind and an inspiration to all of us. His life's work is seen in every child, grandchild, and great grand in the Rodgers lineage. He lived a full life and to that I'll reference I Thess 5:18. Rest well Sammie Rodgers. You earned it. You all remain in my daily prayers.
AJ Simpson
December 26, 2017
Uncle Sammie thanks for all the fun memories. You will always be in my heart!
Ruby Wilkerson
December 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family
raymond Thompson
December 23, 2017
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Riley Funeral Home - Lansing426 West St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48933
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