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Capt. James Claude Rodgers Jr., USN (Ret.)

1937 - 2019

Capt. James Claude Rodgers Jr., USN (Ret.) obituary, 1937-2019, Charleston, SC

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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James A. Dyal Funeral Home

303 S. Main Street

Summerville, South Carolina

James Rodgers Obituary

Capt. James Claude Rodgers, Jr., USN (Ret.) Goose Creek - Capt. James "Jim" Claude Rodgers, Jr. USN (Ret.), 82, of Goose Creek, husband of Betty Jean "BJ" Rodgers, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at NHC Nursing Facility. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from5 o'clock to 6 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 4 o'clock at Cathedral of Praise, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, N. Charleston, SC 29418. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made SC Special Olympics, 5469 Parkers Ferry Rd., Adams Run, SC 29426. Jim was born on April 20, 1937 in Daytona Beach, FL, son of the late James Claude, Sr. and Judith Rodgers Powers. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Mercer University in Macon, GA. He retired as a Captain in the US Navy. His last command was Commanding Officer of the Charleston Naval Station. He enjoyed playing tennis, hunting and fishing. Survivors in addition to his wife BJ are: six daughters: Kristina Rodgers Cishek (Rodger) of James Island, Nancy Sumersett Rodgers of Summerville, Dianne Rodgers Peters (Gordon) of Summerville, Christen Rodgers Wilsgaard (Thomas) of Norway, Ann Marie Rodgers of Goose Creek, and Megan J. Rodgers of Charleston; grandson: Arlen Sumersett; brother: John Rodgers (Sheila) of Young Harris, Georgia; and sister-in-law: Sonja Rodgers of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by brother: Charles Rodgers; and son-in-law: Robbie Sumersett. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2019.

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Robert M. Hoover, NCCM, USN rtd

April 24, 2022

My sincerest condolences to Capt. Rodgers´ family. I served with him during his tour at Navy Recruiting District, San Francisco. I was good, HE made me better and because of that, I served nine years of my career as a Master Chief. As others have said, I was nurtured by his sincere energy and used much of what leadership I learned from HIM for other careers too, after I retired. Chiefs have always taken care of their officers, but there a few, very few, that you stand by as a privilege, not a duty! Sorry, we lost touch, Skipper! You were my best ! Enjoy your time with God!

Frederic William Wheeler

July 20, 2021

Am devastated by the loss of both Jimmy and Charlie, my first cousins. Within 3 months of each other. Last saw Jimmy in 2001 when he visited mother & me. Requiescat in Pacem, Cousins.

Fred & Vi Pfeiffer

January 30, 2021

I served under Capt. Rodgers aboard the USS Clarion River during 1967-1968. It wasn´t until I met the Skipper during a ship reunion in Nashville that I had a chance to learn about his career and what a wonderful man and leader he was. Our deepest sympathies to his wife BJ and his entire family. May he rest in peace and we look forward to seeing him again in a far better place. Our prayers to all.

fred wheeler

June 20, 2020

Jimbo...Your distant First Cousin Fred Wheeler just learned, belatedly, of your homeward journey to our heavenly Father, today, June 20th. And Charlie! Eternal rest grant unto Jim and Charlie, oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them...may their Souls and all the Souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace, Amen.

George Repak CEO 4. Retired) Repak

September 20, 2019

J will miss my friend and mentor so very much. His happy ways. Always presented you with a smile. God bless you my friend.

September 19, 2019

I know there is little I can say to ease the searing ache in your heart...God promises us that our goodbyes here on earth are not forever but rather just for right now...and the 'right now' makes it hard to breathe. Always know, you have a group of friends that love you so much. We will circle our wagons around you until you are able to see the sunshine again. Sending you my love and prayers, (anytime, anywhere, anything...always)
Dena Drislan ♥

Cdr Alan G. Palazzo

September 18, 2019

To Captain Rodgers, BJ and all his daughters:

Timothy IV: 7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.

Henceforth there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for His appearing.

Requiscat in Pacem.

May you always have Fair winds and Following seas Captain.

Timothy Reed

September 17, 2019

Fair Winds following seas God Speed, Shipmate

Bob willett

September 17, 2019

With deepest sympathy to Capt. Rogers family from Bob Willett a former Naval Station employee.

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Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

James A. Dyal Funeral Home

303 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483

Sep

20

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Praise

3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, N. Charleston, SC

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303 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483

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