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Michael Ray Rodgers January 23, 1947 - February 5, 2023

Born: Thursday Jan 23, 1947

Died: Sunday Feb 5, 2023

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Michael Ray Rodgers, 76, of Cascade, VA, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

A memorial service will be held 1pm Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Military Honors to be performed on the front lawn. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from Noon – 1pm, at Fair Funeral Home.

Michael was born January 23, 1947, in Rockingham County, NC, to the late James Rodgers and Nellie Murphy Witt. He was a member of Osborne Baptist Church. Michael served his country as an SP4, Combat Engineer, in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Burlington Industries and Zarn Plastics, Inc., as an industrial mechanic until his retirement.

Surviving are his loving wife, Brenda Barksdale Rodgers of the home; daughters, Susan Hampton (Dale) of Dry Fork, VA, Rhonda McGuire of Axton, VA, Tracy Fry (Jerry) of Julien, NC; step-daughter, Brenda Carol Martin (Todd) of Sutherland, VA; granddaughters, Christen Curry, Hannah McGuire; grandson, Dakota Hampton; great-grandchildren, Paisley Curry, Tristan Curry; step-grandchildren, Cheyenne Dobbs, Autumn McKinney, Carrie Hodge, Stephanie Fry, Eliza Fry Miller, Jerrold Fry; step-great-grandchildren, Phoenix Dobbs, Grace Fry; brother, Bobby Rodgers (Kathy); sister, Peggy Gassage.

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his grandsons, Joey McGuire, Noah McGuire; stepson, Jess Adams; brothers, Freddy Rodgers, Homer Rodgers, Jack Rodgers, and Calvin Rodgers.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Susan...I'm so sorry for the loss of your daddy... you will be in my thoughts and prayers... may God wrap Shia loving arms around you and comfort in the days to come 🙏🏻
Crystal Hall
So saddened to learn of uncle Mike's passing. May the Lord bless his children and keep all of the family.
Jeff Rodgers, Gainesville,GA
Rhonda, Susan, & Tracy, So very sorry for the loss of your father. Love and Prayers,
Angie Gauldin
Angela Gauldin
Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and the entire family. 
Rebecca Priddy
Mike was such a good neighbor. Before he got sick he'd be up and down the road on his tractor cutting and hauling hay. He and Brenda raised a beautiful garden. Mike would stop and talk to me sometimes. He was so easy to talk to. He was a good man and friend. I will miss him. I'll be praying for Brenda and the family. 
Sharon Mitchell
Brenda
Sympathy & Prayers to your family
Linda Brooks Mayhew
Am So Sorry for Your Loss
I Liked Mike (he was one of the good guys)
He Will Be Missed
Tommy Sloop
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and all the family.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad, difficult time.  Love, Sue
Susan Riddle
So sorry for the loss of Bobby. I know he will be missed. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of loss. 
Carol Beasley
So sad to hear of Mike's passing. I remember when he was born. Bobby and I graduated from Tri-city High together.  Freddy was the first boy I ever had a crush on.  I have kept up with Rhonda and Little Henry.  I dearly dearly loved Mike when he lived across the street from my family all those years on Davis Street.  He was so smart and always had that smile.  And everybody loved him. 
     I took that picture of Mike on his pony in his cowboy outfit.  But he said " I really want to be a fireman".  I sent that picture to some magazine and received a 5 dollar check for the picture. 
  I spent my childhood at Nora Griggs or Nellie Witts house or at home.  I ate at all 3 tables.  
     Hearing of Mike's death makes me feel very old and very sad.  
I am wishing piece to his family. 
       
Barbara Bryant Spencer
Hate to hear of the loss of Uncle Mike.  Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Thad Rodgers

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