Rodney Bird Rogers

Rodney Bird Rogers of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rodney was born on February 5, 1957, in Lansing, MI the son of James and Ordelia (Fisher) Rogers. He was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated from high school class of 1975. Rodney went to work for General Motors in 1977 and worked there until his retirement in 2008. He also spent the last few years as the manager of maintenance at the Eaton Rapids Carwash. Rodney was a diehard U of M and Detroit Tigers fan. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling and spending time outdoors, working in his yard, or tending to his garden.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmie Rogers and sisters-in-law, Stella Schray, Lucinda Krepps, and Gerelene Keeder.
Surviving is his wife, Christine Rogers; children, Christy (Joshua) Toole, Valerie Rogers, Amanda Rogers, Levi Rogers; grandchildren, Desmond Cook, Jaden, Sterling, Trent, and Destiny Hyde, Dakota Heinlein, Hailee Hipsher, Eliana Toole; sister, Trudy (Merrill) Shelden; brother-in-law, Bob (Chris) Goodenough; sister-in-law, Patricia (David) Lambert; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Christine Rogers. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.