Billy Ray

Rodgers

On Friday, October 2, 2020, our beloved brother and father, Billy Ray Rodgers, known as "Lollipop", was called into eternal rest at his residence.

Billy Ray Rodgers was born to the late Jim Rodgers and Johnnie Daisy Williams Rodgers on June 25, 1948 in Jackson, Alabama. After finishing school, he moved to Detroit, MI where he resided and was employed at Ford Motor Company and various other employers. After retiring, he moved back to Jackson, AL and was an advocate for justice.

He was a member of Jackson Street Baptist Church, Jackson, AL. He loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church to learn more about our Lord and Savior. He loved his family and also loved listening to music and fighting on behalf of those being wronged. His belief was every man is created equal and every man deserves the right to be treated as such.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Jim Rodgers and Johnnie Daisy Williams Rodgers; brothers, Jimmy, Dan, Edward, John, Freddie, and Willie Rodgers; sisters, Emma Hixon, Bernice Savers; nieces and nephews.

He leaves to cherish his memory: three children; one son, Anthony Rodgers; two daughters, Patricia Rodgers and Martha Cowan, all of Detroit, MI; five brothers, Alton Rodgers of Detroit, MI; Jessie (Lou Ann) Rodgers and Dana (Shirley) Rodgers, both of Jackson, AL; Henry (Joan) Rodgers and Jake Newton, both of Detroit, MI; 10 sisters, Daisy (Abraham) Kimbell, Jr., Sharon Pugh, Marion (Lenel) Calhoun, Cynthia Watkins, and Peggy White, all of Jackson, AL; Earnestine Cooper, Lillie (Bill) Daniels, Bettie Oldham, and Lucy Robinson, all of Detroit, MI, and Bessie Rodgers of Mobile, AL. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends will cherish his memory also; along with a special cousin, Martha Parker of Jackson, AL; two devoted nephews, Dana (Took) Rodgers and Gabriel Watkins.

Viewing Friday, October 9, 2020, 3pm until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A; graveside service Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10am at Woodlawn Cemetery, Center Street, Jackson, AL; Rev. Scottie McBride, Eulogist. Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Facial mask is required and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.