March 25, 1947 ~ June 20, 2020
James Elmer Rodgers, 73, of Lone Jack, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley MO; the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Funeral Home.
James was born March 25, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of James and Lorah (Maples) Rodgers.
He was a former Alderman on the City Council of Lone Jack. James was Commander and Adjutant for many years with the former Lake Lotawana VFW Post 6272, he was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Cooties.
He served in the US Army from 1966-1969 and served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969.
James enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing woodworking and model trains. He retired from USDA.
James is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Henry Dean Rodgers.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, of the home; daughters, Gina (Jake) Crawford, Stacey (Jason) Long; and son, James Marcus (Trina) Rodgers; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Ln, Grain Valley, MO 64029 816-847-4441 https://royerfuneralhome.com/royers-grain-valley-funeral-home.html
