William Sherman "Wilmo" Rodgers Sr.

William Sherman "Wilmo" Rodgers Sr.

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William Rodgers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Metropolitan Funeral Service - Berkley Chapel on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Bertoma Short DeLoatch says

Condolences to Pam and the Rogers Family. Wilmo as he was affectionately called was a great Community Person that loved helping people, especially the Children. At the Berkley Recreation Center he was a Big help to the children, Staff, Mrs. Thatch and Myself when I started working there as Supervisor upon Mrs. Thatch Retirement . May God continue to lift up the Spirit of Everyone who knew him. Rest on my Friend.

Mekeisha Mclarty says

To the Rodgers family I'm saddened by the passing of Mr Rodgers he was like a grandfather to me at davita I have taken care of him for the last 6 years and my heart is heavy but I know he is at peace. I will certainly miss him and him calling me baby. The family will be in my prayers

James H PARKER says

Rest In Peace you will be truly missed. May GOD give the family comfort and unspeakable rest.

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Metropolitan Funeral Service

120 W. Berkley Avenue, Norfolk, VA

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First Baptist Church of Berkley

706 Berkley Avenue Ext., Norfolk, VA

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