Billy ""Fats"" Rodgers

Biography

Billy “Fats” Rodgers, 77, born February 25, 1936 in Mertens, Texas to
W.F. and Audrey Rodgers, died Sunday at his home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 26, 2013 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Edward Sumrall officiating. Burial will follow at Hickey Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, July 25, at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Leona “Jake” Rodgers, his son
Lieutenant Colonel Andy Rodgers and his wife Katherine, his daughter Susan Joy Rodgers, and grandchildren Caroline, Meredith, and Nolan
Rodgers. He is also survived by his beloved friend and brother-in-law
Jerry Keen of Clifton and by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Keen.

For much of his life, he worked as a skilled welder and auto mechanic and was the business owner of Rodgers Garage and Welding for over 35 years. His favorite hobbies include fishing, hunting, and he was an avid outdoorsman.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; 1700 Lake Success Drive; Waco, TX 76710.

Visitation

Thursday July 25, 2013 , 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors

Funeral Service

Friday July 26, 2013 , 10:00 AM at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors