Kenneth Dean “Chic” Rodgers, 57, of 951 Fellowship Road, Fairburn, GA passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Atlanta Medical Center, Decatur, GA.

He was born on December 11, 1963 in Danville, VA and was the son of the late James Royal and Josephine Rodgers Williams.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Douglas, Priscilla Franklin and Patricia Brown; brothers, Rodney Rodgers, Carl Chandler, Walter Chandler and Robert Royal.

He was reared in Danville, Va. where he received his education in the local school system and graduated in the class of 1982 from George Washington High School. Upon graduation, Kenneth joined the United States Army where he served 21 years in the United States Army and National Guard respectively.  He then followed his passion and became a truck driver up until the time of his transition.  Kenneth had a love for fishing and loved working with his hands. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan.  Kenneth was a member of Jehovah Outreach Ministries in Danville, Va. where he served faithfully.

He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Donna Rodgers of the home; two daughters, Shari James of Fairburn, GA.and Jazmine Rodgers of Danville VA; two sons, Kenneth Rodgers Jr. and Devantae Jones of Danville VA; two adopted daughters, Shamera and Shaniel Thompson of Danville VA; four sisters, Apostle Cheryl White, Paula Harris, Jacqueline Rodgers, and Lillie Venable all of Danville, VA; one brother, Joseph Rodgers of Reidsville, NC; three grandchildren, thirty nieces nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial service for Mr. Rodgers will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the J.L Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment-Danville, with Chief Dennis Belcher, Eulogizing. Pastor Diane Williams, Presiding

Family and friends are asked to assemble to assemble at the funeral home on the day of service at 1:45pm.The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his sister, Jacqueline Rodgers 141 Third Ave. Danville Virginia.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream

Masks are required at all services and visitations. Attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va. 24541, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.

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