James Rodgers Jr.

James A. Rodgers Jr., 84, of Wichita Falls, TX passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 in Wichita Falls, TX. James was born February 21, 1923 in Lordsburg, NM to James A. and Willie (McFarland) Rodgers Sr. He married Thelma Bealmear in Lordsburg in 1946. He was a retired Naval Officer, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was also a Mason. After retiring from the military Mr. Rodgers moved his family back to New Mexico raising his children in Estancia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Rodgers and granddaughter, Cheryl Rodgers. James is survived by his son, Albert Chancy Rodgers of Estancia, NM; daughters, Elaine Webster of Hereford, TX; Darla and husband Leonard Woodruff of Wichita Falls, TX; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. There will be a viewing Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Estancia, NM. Virgil Higgins will be officiating. Internment will follow at the Estancia Cemetery in Estancia, NM. Pallbearers are Rocky Woodruff, C. Jacob Woodruff, Chris Northcutt, L.B. Wade Anderson, Allen Brandon and Gilbert Zamora. Arrangements entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com