Arthur "Stretch" Rodgers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arthur “Stretch” Rodgers, 73, of Olive Branch, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1947 in Alexander County to Lawrence Freeman and Ola Mae (Greer) Rodgers. He married Shirley Sissom on June 19, 1998. Arthur was a retired truck driver and an avid hunter. He loved spending time with and joking with his family. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rodgers; children, Arthur Rodgers, Jr., Mike Gentry, Terry Arnold, Jr., Adam (Jennifer) Arnold, Melissa Arnold; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frieda Sheible, Joyce Rearden, JoAnn (Tony) Sissom, Lisa Rodgers; brothers, Henry (Tina) Rodgers, Dewey (Sandy) Rodgers, Gary (Joyce) Rodgers, Louis (Phyllis) Rodgers, Mickey Rodgers, Ronnie Rodgers, Steve (Lisa) Essex, Junior Rodgers; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-fathers, Ola Mae and Clarence Essex; father and step-mother, Freeman and Nellie Rodgers; brothers, Harley Rodgers, Lawrence Rodgers, Donnie Essex; and sister, Susan Essex. Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Bobby White officiating. Interment to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.

Arthur "Stretch" Rodgers

September 9, 1947 - February 7, 2021