Larry D. Rodgers

BURLESON -- Larry D. Rodgers, 62, of Burleson, a long haul truck driver, died Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 in Burleson. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 9, 2010 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Run For The Wall - Ray McDowell RFTW, Southern Route P.O. Box 14572 Odessa, Texas 79768. Larry was born October 28, 1947 in Fort Worth. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He married Patricia Beasley on Aug 19, 1988 in Fort Smith, Ark. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968 and as a combat veteran from 1967-1968 during Vietnam. Larry was a long haul truck driver for 36 years. He was a Run For The Wall family member, a member of Chapter M goldwing group, American Legion and a D.A.V. lifetime member. Larry was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Edwin "Skeeter" Rodgers, and a grandson, Coby McIntire. Survivors: Wife, Pat Rodgers of Burleson; son, James Wood and wife Stephanie of Anna; daughters, Terri Buie and husband John of Joshua, Kimberly Delyn McIntire of Aledo; grandchildren, Preston and wife Paula, Michael, Brittany, Caleb; great granddaughter, Rilei; sister, Jean Kendrick of Weatherford; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.