Andrew Rodgers, Sr.
Andrew Jackson Robert Rodgers, Sr., better known as Jack, 81, of Bourbon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital – Washington.
Jack was born on December 4, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Morley and Gulena (Canada) Rodgers. He grew up and attended school in the Doniphan area, and later enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he honorably served his country as a military policeman. After his discharge, while working as a taxi driver, he met Shirley Garris. They were united in marriage on February 14, 1964. To their union, two children were born, Andrew and Cynthia. Together, they raised their family in Edwardsville, Illinois, on “The Hill”. Jack was a hard worker and made sure to instill the value of hard work into his children’s lives. For the majority of his working career, Jack was employed by Amex Zinc and Smelting as a Millwright. He always made sure to devote time to his family, and especially loved taking many family vacations. Sadly, after 24 years of marriage, Shirley passed away.
Jack was united in marriage to his second wife, Patricia Tucker, on November 10, 1988, from which he gained two more daughters, Stacy and Lisa, and became a blended family. Jack and Patricia enjoyed traveling and living in various places, including Arkansas and Illinois, as Jack would rehab homes. His retirement years were spent hunting and fishing, he particularly loved Clearwater Lake in Piedmont, MO. Jack also enjoyed woodworking and making various things in his shop. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by many.
Jack is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Bourbon, MO; a son, Andrew Rodgers, Jr. and wife, Sheila, of Saint Robert, MO; three daughters: Cynthia Boda and husband, Chris, of Owensville, MO, Stacy Kellett and husband, Terry, of Stanton, MO, and Lisa Nichols and husband, Jerry, of Bourbon, MO; twelve grandchildren: Kayla Noel Rodgers, AJ Rodgers Christopher Andrew Boda and wife, Brittany, Verlin Ley Boda and wife, Alondra, Nathan Ray, David Ray, Dorenda Stotler, Alonna Pennock, Audreanna Lynn Pennock, Krystal Giebler and husband, Rick, Justin Kellett and wife, Shauna, and Rebekah Nichols; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Randall Rodgers, of Collinsville, IL; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; his parents, Morley and Gulena Rodgers; six brothers: Sterlin, Verlin, Rolland, Wayne, Jimmie and Ernie; and three sisters: Janie, Evelyn and June.
Funeral Services were 3 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, with Pastor John Blackmore officiating.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service at Eaton Funeral Home.
Graveside services and interment was 11 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
Friends can send online condolences to Jack’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.