Alfred Melvin Rodgers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alfred Melvin Rodgers, 89, of Vilonia, passed from this life Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Conway. He was born in Bradford on July 17, 1931 to the late Frank and Agnes Dunn Rodgers. At the age of 18, Alfred joined the United States AIR Force and proudly served his country for 20 years. After his retirement from the Air Force, Alfred spent 20 years in the civil service assisting retired and handicapped veterans receive the benefits they were entitled to. Military was his passion, but his life was dedicated to serving those around him. Alfred loved people but especially his family. In 1955 he joined the Masonic Lodge and has continued as a mason for over 65 years. His home lodge was the Bradford Byers Lodge #81, but he was a part of many Masonic organizations and was very proud of what he did as a Mason. He called Bingo at the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Alfred was also a Shriner and enjoyed helping with various community activities. He was the Shriner’s Clown and enjoyed doing balloons for children. His service to his country, his community, and to those around him is an obvious display of his care for others. He will be greatly missed. Alfred is survived by a stepdaughter, Rosie Gonzalez of San Francisco, California; sister, Frankie Chaney of Vilonia; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Agnes Dunn Rodgers; wife, Anna Rodgers; and a brother, Robert Rodgers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to cancer research, St. Jude’s, or Wounded Warriors. Visitation is Thursday, November 19, 2020 at noon with the funeral service to follow at 1pm at the funeral home. Interment is in Heard Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.Bradfordmemorial.com

Alfred Melvin Rodgers

July 17, 1931 - November 14, 2020

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