Alvin E. Rodgers

Alvin Eugene Rodgers, son of the late Walter and Gay Rodgers, departed this world on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at home among family and friends in Dover, DE. Alvin, affectionately called "Uncle Jimbo" by family, was born on March 28, 1922 in Craddockville, VA. He was educated in the public schools of Accomack County. He was baptized in New Mount Zion Baptist Church at the age of 11. At the age of 19, he left Virginia and went to New York and lived with his oldest sister, Ethel in Manhattan. In New York, he was employed by Aronson & Son Floor Covering for 46 years and nine months before he retired in 1987. In 1955, he moved to the Bronx and joined the Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Trustee Board for several years. In 1958, he joined the Masonic Lodge in Tuckahoe, New York and held several stations and was the Worship Master for four years. After spending most of the time in Westchester, NY, he moved his membership in 1965 and joined Shiloh Baptist Church. While at Shiloh, he served 28 years on the Usher Board and served as President of the Board for 10 years. He was ordained as a Deacon under the leadership of Rev. Charles E. Huston in 1974. Alvin was joined in holy matrimony to Barbara Ann Long on September 16, 1990. In 1993, they returned to his birthplace in Virginia and lived there for eight years. In June 2001, they moved to Dover, DE where they met a host of friends. They joined Calvary Baptist Church in March 2005 and he was installed as a Deacon in October 2006. Alvin leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Barbara of 25 years; his eldest son, Harrison Rodgers (Bronx, NY); daughter, Gayle Judkins (Bronx, NY); daughter, Robin Rodgers (Bronx, NY); son, Mark Rodgers (Baltimore, MD); his sisters: Ethel Kingsland (Bronx, NY), Susie Beane (Bronx, NY), Lenora Gladden (Staten Island, NY); sister in-law, Manoris Long (White Plains, NY); brother in-law, Walter Fulton (GA); goddaughter, Jessica Dillard (Bronx, NY); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and acquaintances. Alvin was preceded in death by Odetta Savage Rodgers who was the mother of Harrison, Gayle, and Robin Rodgers and Louise Rodgers who was the mother of Mark Rodgers. He is preceded by two brothers: Walter Jr. and K.C.; five Sisters: Elva, Blanche, Bessie, Gay Ruth, and Mildred. He is also predeceased by his step-son William "Billy" Kenion. A special thank you to our adopted family: Wanda Curry-Brown, James & Inez Howard, Rev. Charles & Shirley Fletcher, Ron & Wanda Bythwood. Also, thank you to the Seasons Hospice and Arlene Meggett, RN and neighbors for their loving support. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alvin E. Rodgers, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Alvin E. Rodgers

March 28, 1922 - August 8, 2015