1931-2026
Charles Ray Rodgers, 95, of Winfield, KS went to be with his Lord and Savior September 8th, 2026 at the Kansas Veterans Home.
A Celebration of Life service with military honors will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield; graveside services will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Kansas Veterans Home and left in the care of the funeral home.
Charles was born on June 4, 1931, in Van Alstyne, TX, to parents William Charlie and Opal Rodgers. After high school he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country from 1949 to 1952. He worked as a mail carrier in the Dallas Metro area until 1976, when he was medically retired. He married Lola Jean McGee and had three sons; they later divorced, and he married Margaret who preceded him in death. Charles enjoyed playing guitar, dominoes, fishing, and traveling, especially to Colorado. He was a lifelong Mason, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his great-granddaughters.
Charles is survived by his son Terry Rodgers (Karen), grandchildren Tiffany Shineman (Ted), Chase Rodgers, Solomon Rodgers, Warren Rodgers, Sara Rodgers, and Ian Rodgers, great-granddaughters Elizabeth and Adilyn and sister Sue Rubio.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sons Doug and Chuck Rodgers.
