David Rodgers Obituary
He was born February 1, 1949 in Athens the son of the late Maurice F. "Sonny" and Betty H. Jones Rodgers.
David was a former railroad worker; U.S. Air Force Viet-Nam Veteran; he enjoyed photography and was internationally known for his award-winning photographs; he liked to draw and was a devoted Christian.
He is survived by his children Dan (Heidi Alfman) Rodgers; Kristina (Dale Lee) Rodgers Carver and Beth (Jeffery) Rodgers Clagg; his sister Patsy Taylor; his grandchildren Danny Jr., Randy, Zoe, Cash, Zachery and Kamryn; the mother of his children Mary Kranyik Fisher.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Rodgers and his brother-in-law Jeffrey Taylor.
Friends may call from 2-8 pm on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at the J.E. Humphrey Funeral Home 118 W. Walnut Street Shawnee.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday January 8, 2026 at the funeral home.
Interment: New Lexington Cemetery.
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