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Mr. Johnnie Wayne Rodgers, age 61, of Sharpsburg, passed away June 18, 2018, at his residence.
Johnnie was born on June 10, 1957, in Big Spring, TX, son of John Rodgers and the late Mary Patterson Rodgers. As a children’s/youth pastor, he mentored countless people throughout the years. He was a member of South Metro Ministries. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sue.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Rodgers; sons, Josh Rodgers and Austin Rodgers; granddaughters, Lexie and Paris; father, John Rodgers; siblings, Jimmie, Edna, Linda, Kay, Carl, Beverly, and Becky; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Sunday, June 24 from 4-7 p.m. at South Metro Ministries, 3935 Hwy. 34 East in Sharpsburg, Ga.
Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy. 54 W, Fayetteville is assisting the Rodgers family.
Uncle Jim Forester says
We LOVE Johnny Wayne Rodgers. Though we will be out of the country for the Celebration, our hearts will be with family and friends. and we will certainly be there for the family when we get back.
Stephanie Kim says
Johnnie and Susan have been dear friends of ours for 25 years. He baptized my daughter and was her Godfather We are deeply saddened at the loss. Praying fervently for the Rodgers family as they go through this difficult time. We are always here if you need anything at all.
Love and Respect,
Yong,Stephanie, Alex, Nicholas, Coda and Hannah.
Kay Rodgers Flowers says
My dear brother you are finally home with your Lord and Savior for whom you dedicated your life to be like! You are also reunited with Mother and Sue! What a happy reunion that must have been! I love you Johnnie Wayne Rodgers and appreciate your wisdom and guidance throughout the years! I am so glad you are not suffering anymore although I sure do miss you and hearing your voice! My prayers to Susie, Josh, Austin, Lexie, Paris, Daddy and the rest of the Rodgers’ siblings and family. You have finished your race and I know you were welcomed with open arms and a “well done thy good and faithful servant”. I love you brother and look forward to seeing you again someday! ❤️
Kimberly Noble says
Oh my, uncle Johnnie it just officially became real to me that your really gone. Tears started flowing. I miss you so much already. I know your happy go lucky right now with grannie and aunt Sue. Give them a big hug and kiss for me, and remember I love you all 3 with every being in my body. Love ya. Kim
Barbara Brummett Teaster says
Susan I had no idea Johnny was sick. My heart hurts with you. Praying for you and your family.
Mike Thomas and family says
Rejoicing in the knowledge you are at peace, completely healed in the presence of our Lord and Savior, yet saddened that we are left behind!! We will be reunited one day to praise the Lord for eternity! Thank you for your beautiful, loving example of a true Christian man!! You blessed our family from the moment we met you! Your unselfishness as you carried our little Cherylin around so we could attend church, just one small example! Love and prayers of comfort to your whole family!
Mike Coleman says
Saddened to hear of Johnnie’s passing. Death takes so much but it cannot take our memories. My memories of Johnnie will now be frozen in time, at least until we meet again in God’s Eternity. May God bless you and your precious family. Remembering the legacy of a great man and I look forward to that “Blessed Hope.”
Kimberley Garmon says
Johnnie, you and Susan have always made me feel so welcome the moment we met. Your contagious personality and joyful heart made it so hard not be around you. Thank your wisdom and encouragement, thank you for being there on my wedding day as our photographer looking back the photos makes me feel so grateful Joe and I chose you. We will see you again some day, love ya!
Jerry & Cassie Davis says
Sending prayers for the Rodgers family. God bless you.
Rev. Dan Shankle says
Johnnie and Susan were an integral part of my life and ministry when they were in Oregon. They worked with me at West Side Church of God under the “Master Pastor” program of the State of Oregon. Johnnie had a Heart as BIG as all outdoors and Loved the Lord, His wife, His family and the Church. I loved him as a Brother and he along with Susan and BL and Alma Kelley…Blessed my life and ministry in so many ways. We have been separated by time and distance but whenever we talked, we could pick up right where we left off as if NO time or Distance ever came between us. I am heart broken at his passing and THRILLED at his Graduation from this life to ETERNITY with King Jesus! Johnnie and Susan were NEWLY weds when they blessed us here in Oregon. What a life of love and commitment they have shared. I continue to lift Susan and the family daily in prayer. “We grieve BUT NOT as those who are without Hope”. May God bless Johnnie’s Memory to each one who knew and loved this Good and Decent man and were blessed by his Life. I am Thankful to have walked a few miles of life’s pathway with him.
Rosemary “Muff” Hartung says
Much love and prayers to you and your family Susan – you are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers
Love, Muff
Matt White and Ellie White-Stevens says
So saddened to learn about Johnnie’s passing today. He was a light and an inspiration. He brought joy everywhere he went. We were blessed to know him, and we send you so much love now.
Ray Glass says
Johnnie, you were a great man of God. Fin to be around. And I know you loved your family and friends very much. You are a great big smile always and sometimes I wondered what was he up to. You will be terribly missed but I know you are enjoying Heaven. Well done good and faithful servant!!!! Love you man!!
Susan Huffstutler says
Susie, I love you so much. I know Johnnie is rejoicing in Heaven with your mom and dad but you have an empty hole in your heart. May God, as only He can do, fill the emptiness until you can be together again. Johnnie was an awesome man of God, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all the people he touched. I wish I could be with you but I am not able to travel right now. Please know my heart is there praying for you, Josh, Austin and the rest of your family. Hugs & Prayers my sweet cousin, I love you.
Josh Rodgers says
It hurts to see these pictures. This is the last family picture taken. There was a plethora of things to learn in these past years. One of those lessons learned was that you had already installed in me what I needed in life. YOU were always the key to me. I look back at the knucklehead I was and it hurts, but then I see your face and remember your words. You can and will never be replaced. For I know now, you were the glue that binds. You were the mortar of our family.
You would be sooo proud of Austin and his lovely wife Gaby. They have made one of the brightest points in my life since loosing you! Oh how you would be spoiling the absolute snot out of that baby. God knows I try to! Her smile and giggles have lit life back into my heart. I don’t desire death and misery any longer. I look forward to watching this baby and the new baby who will soon be here Ms. Melody.
Pops, i just wish we would of have beat that monster that grew inside of you so you could be here, but I surely know that I wouldn’t be the man i am today if you were. I just leaned on you for everything and never even really knew I was. I hope to be making you proud of the man you grew. I strive to keep you active in my life daily. 13! it never stops showing itself to me. I like to think its that wink from you!
Give my love to Granny, Aunt Sue and Brayden.
I love you Pops! Thank you for being my hero!!