The Reverend Bernie Eugene Rodgers, was born in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, December 23, 1931. Rev. Rodgers fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith and on May 11, 2018 his Heavenly Father welcomed him Home at the age of 86. Pastor Rodgers’ life was wholly dedicated to serving his Lord Jesus Christ, preaching and teaching the Word of God fearlessly and faithfully, while always serving others. Throughout his 69 years of full-time ministry, Brother Bernie served as both Pastor and Evangelist. He Shepherded local assemblies in Missouri, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Kansas. As Evangelist Bernie Rodgers, his treasured ‘Families by Faith’ engaged churches across America for over two decades.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Janet Rodgers of Ocala, Florida and a brother, Missionary Laverne Rodgers of Tokyo, Japan. Three children were born to this union, Karen Mitchell of Jacksonville, Florida, Tonya King of Coral Springs, Florida and Kyle Rodgers of Midland, Texas. Nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren will treasure their Granddaddy’s legacy.
A memorial service for Reverend Rodgers will be celebrated at the Friendship Baptist Church of Ocala, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M.