He retired from Georgia Pacific after 41 years of service and was a member of North Crossett First Baptist Church. Mr. Ervin loved the outdoors where he was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. In his later years, he also enjoyed giving his time to help some of the older members of the church but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids. He was known for being a fisherman and cooking his catfish and many enjoyed it for decades. He loved the Lord and enjoyed his Sunday School class for years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Lloyd (Kenny) Rodgers; and four siblings, Jimmy Rodgers, Merle Hickam, Dovie Reano and Aurelia Pennington.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue Watts Rodgers of Crossett; two sons, Charles Rodgers of Crossett and Tim Rodgers and wife Iris of Monticello (and daughter, Lelia-Grace); one sister, Christine Pennington of Monticello; grandchildren, Brock Rodgers and wife Mariah of Crossett (and twin sons, Judah and Callan) and Brett Rodgers and wife Dominique of San Antonio, TX (and daughter, Everly); his extended family who were like children to him, Dewey and Ila Ward and Curt and Lacey Jordan all of Crossett; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Bro. Keith Martin and grandsons, Brock and Brett Rodgers officiating. There will be a visitation an hour preceding the funeral service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Brock Rodgers, Brett Rodgers, Curt Jordan, Dewey Ward, Mike Pennington and Ronnie Rodgers. Service as honorary pallbearers will be Ervin's nieces and nephews. You can sign Mr. Ervin's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(9)
Mary Doss Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, December 1, 2024 Sue I am so sorry I am just learning about your great loss. I was out of state and just got in last night and on the computer this morning. The memories we share can never be erased. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will try to get in touch with you later. May God grant you and your family peace by knowing Ervin is in Heaven waiting for you.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn (Rison) 71665, AR Saturday, November 30, 2024 Sue, as long as Joan lived I always knew what was going on with you and your family.I am so sorry to learn of Ervin's passing. You and your family have my sincere condolences.
I pray the Lord will give you the peace and comfort that only He can.
Although I don't see you, I still love you and the memories from those long ago years.
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 28, 2024 My sincere condolences for the loss of Ervin. May God bless and comfort you in your sorrow.Jan Dawson
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Mrs.Sue and the Rodgers family, so sorry to hear about Ervin, I worked with him in Converting. He was a hard worker and always had something to say. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Barbara Burks Posey
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Sue and family. I am so sorry about Ervin Rodgers. Remember when you lived in the parsonage at Green Hill. Ervin looked a lot like Mr. Lloyd. I think about you a lot. I really missed you two when you moved out.
Malloy Family
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2024 We are so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in in our prayers!Malloy Family
William Croswell
Kansas City, MO Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Sue, Tim and Charles. My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad, and to Sue your loving Husband.I think of you all often. Mr Ervin was a good man and a proud man to serve God. North Crossett Baptist will miss his smile and dry humor.
Sue. You were his light, and God put two people together who needed each other. I'm alway an email or call away.
I know I'll have a good friend to greet me in Heaven. Sue, I love and will keep you in my prayers.
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, November 25, 2024 Dear Sue, You and your family have my prayers of sympathy. I am so sorry for your great loss of Ervin. I know that you have a big void in your heart. May the fact that he is with the LORD help you heal.Love and Prayers, Kay Worbington
Vickie McCall
Rison, AR Monday, November 25, 2024 Aunt Sue,Charles,and Tim...there are no words to say to express the sorrowfulness of losing a husband and Dad. The memories of all the fun times we had in years past will never be forgotten. Even though I didn't see him often he was never forgotten. I loved him dearly but I know he is without pain, and he and ALL the family that have gone before him will rejoice in seeing him. Love to you all and your families! Vickie