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Dickie Rodgers

06/30/1949 - 11/27/2015

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Obituary For Dickie Rodgers

Dickie Ray Rodgers, 'Chief', 66, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015, at the Whitesboro Health and Rehab Center. Family visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1st, at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2nd, in Dannel Funeral Chapel. Rev. Buddy Garland, of Bethel Baptist Church in Pilot Point, TX, will officiate. Interment will follow in Dixie Cemetery in Whitesboro, TX. Dickie was born on June 30, 1949, in Sherman, TX, to Edmond and Rosemary Rodgers. He graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1967. He attended Grayson County College as well as the Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary in Henderson, TX, where he was also employed by the Henderson Police Department. After completion of his time in the seminary, he returned to the Ft. Worth area, where he accepted a position with the Saginaw Police Department. He left after 15 years and service, and achieving the rank of Sergeant. He returned to his hometown of Whitesboro, TX, and obtained employment with the Cooke County Sheriff's Office. He served as both Patrol Sergeant, and then Chief Deputy. In January 1997, Dickie was one of the first new hires at the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, where he served 10 months in patrol before being promoted to the Criminal Investigation Unit. He remained there until August, 2007, when he applied for, and was offered the job of Chief of Police in Tioga, TX. He remained with the Tioga Dept, until his health forced his retirement in 2012. He was a passionate rider with the American Legion Riders, of Pilot Point, TX, Post 550, where he was also the Legion's Chaplain, and where he made and loved many dear friends. Dickie was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Rosemary Rodgers, and grandchildren, Grace and Lilly Rodgers. He is survived by his daughters: Kristi Shamasko and husband, David, Kara Moran and husband, Greg, all of Sherman; son Ryan Rodgers and wife Jessica, of Bowie; grandchildren: Morgan Shamasko Crosby and husband Ian, of Forney, TX, David Shamasko III, Ashton Moran, Bailey Moran, Chandler Moran and Caitlyn Moran, all of Sherman, TX, as well as Nathan Rodgers, Julia Rodgers, and Chloe Rodgers, all of Bowie, TX; sister, Diane Julian and husband David, of Moore, OK; nephews: Chad Julian and wife, Aimee, of Afton, OK, and Mike Julian and wife, Kelsey, of Forney, TX; niece, Casey Booker and husband, Dusty, of Meridian, Mississippi.

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  • 12/03/2015

    My deepest sympathy and prayers for the children of Dick Rodgers.Dick was a strong,caring and humble man!I know he loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart.I will never forget one of the last smiles he smiled before he left this world,he will be very missed and in our hearts forever. ~ Shelly Willett, Bowie, Texas

  • 12/02/2015

    Dick, today was one of the headrest days for your 3 children, Kristi, Kara & Ryan. The time had come for them to say their goodbyes to you here on earth. One day all of you will meet up again, until then they will grive your passing and embrace all of the special memories they have of you. They really out did themselves, you would be very proud of them. Your funeral service was planned in very good taste. Many kind and thoughtful words were shared about you. Some memories and much needed laughter was reflected about you. The music that was chosen by your children for your service was excellent very fitting for a man that was dearly loved by his children and their family's. Some of your grandchildren shed many tears and some didn't make it to your service. It was to hard for them to say goodbye. Dick you had a grand turnout of family, extended family, friends, your bothers in law enforcement and dear friends from VFW. Your last ride home to Whiteboro, TX was fit for a king. You were in all of your Glory. The Per session was a parade of Law Enforcement vehicles, The Bike rides from the VFW, yourself and cars, trucks for miles on end. People showed their respect by putting off the side of the road. Removing their hats and covering their hearts in honor of you. Your dear pastor and friend Buddy gave a wonderful service in your honor. I know you all to well, you were watching down on everything and rejoicing that you had found your way home to be with God. Dick you were greatly loved by many and will be missed by even more. Many you rest in peace now. ~ Kim Rodgers, Allen, Texas

  • 12/02/2015

    Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ~ Lisa Stewart, Southmayd, Texas

  • 12/02/2015

    So sorry for your loss. It is also a great loss for Tioga. He helped the town immensely & was a friend to all. Keep the memories alive!! ~ Myrt Mitchell, Tioga, Texas

  • 12/02/2015

    We were so saddened to hear about Dickie's passing. He had those same people skills that Edmond and Rosemary always had, caring and interested in others. Our sympathy for you all. ~ Chico and Sally(Head) Light, Collinsville, Texas

  • 12/01/2015

    Dick Rogers, your smiling face and helping hands may have stopped on this side of Heaven but I'm most positive your now smiling for our Lord and helping in anyway possible. You have forever made a mark in so many lives as well as mine and will be missed. Go rest high on the mountain until we meet again. ~ Sharon Brewer, Collinsville, Texas

  • 12/01/2015

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Chief Rodgers will be greatly missed. ~ Randall, Jessica, and Sebastian Hammons, Tioga, Texas

  • 12/01/2015

    Dick was the first of my Dad's friends that I remember meeting while he was in ICU before passing away. Dick came in several times to visit Dad and to check on me. He was so kind and his words so gental. He made the whole situation a little less scary. I am blessed beyond measure knowing that Dick was such a great friend to everyone. Heaven gained another amazing gentalmen. ~ Elaine (Kraft) Cressall, Friant, California

  • 12/01/2015

    I am truly going to miss you my friend. You were one of the few in this world. I enjoyed being your friend and going to dinner and on rides together. Rest High On That Mountain Your Work Is Done Job Well Done My Friend, Job Well Done... ~ Charles Zikowsky, Tioga, Texas

  • 12/01/2015

    Long before Dickie got out of diapers, he played with me in our back yard in the sand pile. I am going to miss him greatly, my condolences to his bunch. He loved you all. We talked about you all over coffee. ~ Jim White, Caddo, Oklahoma

  • 12/01/2015

    Dickie and I were classmates at W.H.S. We graduated together, among others. He was a great guy, always smiling and joking and brave in his work. Sending prayers to his family and friends. ~ Janice Willams Phelps, Whitesboro, Texas

  • 12/01/2015

    I miss you my friend and birthday buddy. Rest in peace We will clebrate our birthday together again, someday in Heaven. May peace be with your family ~ Charlotte Huff, Pilot point, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    I am so sorry to hear that we have lost such a precious man, awesome friend coworker dad, grandfather and so many more to so many. Thank you Dick for being such a wonderful blessing of a friend. RIP my sweet friend! ~ Tana Moody Bentley, Gainesville, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    I am sadden by the loss. ~ Ralph James, Gainesville, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    Rest in Peace my brother in blue. ~ james harris, DENISON, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    ~ Darlene Byles, Van Alstyne, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    I love you my friend! You will be missed by so many people! Lyndee

  • 11/30/2015

    Our family owes a great deal of gratitude to chief dick rodgers. He was a fantastic man and a great chief. He changed our lives for the better and we will miss him terribly. RIP Chief. Until we meet again! ~ Kris and Nicole Marple, Tioga, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    Hey brother I alway remember your smile it was worth a thousand words and will greatly be missed. May your soul have no more pain and suffering.. I love you and will see you again. ~ Holli Miller, Ft Hood, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    I am so sorry to hear he has passed. When I was young he was an officer in Saginaw, he helped me to shy away from a path I had started down that could have lead to a much worse life by giving me a chance to correct my mistake with out a record. He is one reason I have never gone to jail and have had a productive life, Thank you to those that loved him so he could love so many more of us. ~ Michael, Saginaw, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    We at the Pilot Point Police Department are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Chief Rogers. He will be forever remembered and honored. You all are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. ~ Pilot Point Police Department, Pilot Point, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    Dick was my neighbor when I lived in Tioga and my friend. I shared many a Friday night supper with hum and Bill, the Collinsville Chief. I always felt safe when I knew that he was just a block down the street, or around the corner. Dick was one of the nicest men I've ever known. I will miss him terribly. ~ Sidney McLaughlin, Whitesboro, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    Ryan I'm so sorry for your lose and your dad is a great and care in man. He made me laugh so much being your neighbor.I will miss him so much. ~ kelli howard, Conway, Arkansas

  • 11/30/2015

    Dick is one of my best friends and a life mentor. I hate to think your gone my friend. And will miss my riding buddy at the legion. See you in heaven brother ~ david imm, tioga, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    ~ Tioga vfd #506, tioga, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family ~ Ricky Nichols, Denison, Texas

  • 11/30/2015

    Dick was a dedicated police officer and was there for my mother and I when my Daddy passed suddenly. We will forever be grateful for his professionalism and friendship in our time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are being lifted up for his family. God Bless Cindy and Doug Rogers and Mary Parrott Tioga, Texas

  • 11/29/2015

    ~ carol

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