Robert Jeffrey Jeff Rodgers

Wadesboro - Mr. Robert Jeffrey Jeff Rodgers, 65, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Novant Health in Matthews. Graveside funeral rites with military honors will be held at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:30AM. Jeff was born in Memphis, TN on March 9, 1952, a son of Sue Turner Rodgers Gossett and the late Robert Carlton Rodgers. He dutifully and proudly served in the US Army following his graduation from high school. Later, Jeff would work for Aramark, Inc., an independent hospital support services group. In 1996, Aramark sent Jeff to Wadesboro as Director of Support Services for Anson Community Hospital, a position he held until 2015. Jeff and his wife, Renee, fell in love with the area and became an integral part of the Wadesboro community. Currently an employee with Valley Proteins, Jeff was a member of Anson Countys Board of Health. He was Past Chair of the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, a diligent worker for the Boy Scouts of America through their Friends of Scouting campaigns and started and maintained an Explorer Post at the hospital for high school persons interested in a healthcare career. An all-around good guy, Jeff was always interested in helping those less fortunate than himself. Survivors include two sons, Robert Rodgers (Jennifer Anderson) of Scottsboro, AL, and Kris Rodgers of Wadesboro; two grandchildren, Kinley and Legend Rodgers; his mother, Sue Gossett of Bayse, VA; a brother, Bart Rodgers of Bayse, Va; two sisters, Gail Roberts of Bayse, VA and Ellen Matthews of Suffolk, VA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Jeff was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Renee Deitch Rodgers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Graveside Service National Cemetery Tuesday April 11th, 2017 11:30am 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404