Bobby Joe Rodgers

Bobby Joe Rodgers, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, at his home in Batesville, MS. Mr. Rodgers was the widower of the late Billie Locke Rodgers and Laverne Jones Rodgers.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow in Forrest Memorial Park near Batesville, MS. The family will be receiving friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Wells Funeral Home. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include: Steven Jenkins, Drake Black, Jeff Booth, Josh Booth, J.T. Scott, Chris Rodgers, Bubba Rodgers and Shea Rodgers

Bobby was born March 8, 1932 in Quitman County, MS to the late Lonnie William and Clytee Griffin Rodgers. He was a self-employed farmer who loved riding four-wheelers and watching old western movies. In Bobby’s earlier years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was faithful member of Locke Station Baptist Church.

Bobby leaves behind a loving memory that will be cherished by his three daughters, Tawana Jenkins (James) of Batesville, MS, Kim Darby of Batesville, MS, Joey Black (Joey) of Batesville, MS; sister, Brenda Tallent of Grenada, MS; six grandchildren, Heather Jenkins Scott (Bobby), Steven Jenkins (Kristin), Jeff Booth, Josh Booth, Shelby Black, Drake Black; four great-grandchildren, Payton Scott, Anna Scott, J.T. Scott, Parker Jenkins.

In addition to his wives and parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a daughter, Debrah R. Macknally (David); sister, Gloria Johnson; three brothers, John Rodgers, Carl Rodgers, Lonnie W. “L.W.” Rodgers, Jr; two grandchildren, Brent Macknally and Jeri Booth.

Anyone wishing to send a memorial contribution, you may forward those to Locke Station Baptist Church, 19 Bill Locke Road, Marks, MS 38646.