Edward Rodgers
August 11, 1934 - April 8, 2024 (Age 89)
In Loving Memory of Edward Lee Rodgers (P-Pop)
Sunrise August 11th, 1934. Sunset April 8th, 2024
Edward L. Rodgers was born August 11th, 1934 to the late Garland and Laura Rodgers in Four Oaks, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother Jarvis S.Rodgers and Carl G. Rodgers.
Edward became a member of Strickland Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Edward graduated in 1954 from Johnston County Training School in Smithfield, NC. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army on January 14th, 1955 and was honorably discharged to the Reserves January 12th, 1957. Edward attended St. Augustine College for 2 years before relocating to Brooklyn NY.
Edward was employed with Cero Wire Company and Leviton Manufacturing until his retirement in 1990. He relocated to Georgia and then moved back to Charlotte NC. He really enjoyed traveling back to his hometown of Four Oaks NC to visit with his family and friends.
Surviving family.
Edward is survived by his wife Linda Bond-Rodgers of 54 years Concord NC, daughters LaSandra Bond of Concord NC, Freida Hines of Smithfield NC. Sons Tony McNeil of Washington DC and Marcel Hines of Smithfield NC. Sisters G. Dean Ballantine of Four Oaks NC and Joshlin R. Williams and Brother in law Rossie Williams. Brother Jeffery Rodgers of Four Oaks NC. Grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
Predeceased Family Members
Daughter Claudine Williams Dublin
Daughter Delphine Frierson
Services Entrusted To
Alexander Funeral Home
1424 Statesville Ave
Charlotte NC 28025
Thank You to Tucker Hospice and Palliative Care Kannapolis NC
The Master Called
I’m sorry I had to leave you.
My loved ones, oh so dear.
But you see, the Master called me,
His voice was very clear!
I had made my reservation
A heaven bound ticket for one,
And I knew that He would call me
When He felt my work was done.
I know that your hearts are heavy
Because I have gone away,
But when the Master called me,
I knew that I could not stay.
Yes, I’m sorry I had to leave you
My loved ones, oh so dear,
But, you see, the Master called me
And, now I’m resting here.
Yes, I’ve crossed on over to glory
And to you all I say
Just stay in the hands of Jesus
And we’ll meet again someday.
