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May 19 - 28, 2010

22 YEARS OF HONOR
Riding in Freedom for Those Who Can't

A Celebration of Life was held for our good friend and patriot brother, Larry "Stepper" Rodgers, on January 9, 2010, in Burleson, Texas. Larry's RFTW family was well represented, and his Road Guard brothers sat in the family wing during the service.

Obituary:
"Larry D. Rodgers, 62, of Burleson, a long-haul truck driver, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Burleson.
Larry was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Fort Worth. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He married Patricia Beasley on Aug. 19, 1988, in Fort Smith, Ark.
Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968 and as a combat veteran from 1967-1968 during Vietnam.
Larry was a long-haul truck driver for 36 years. He was a Run For The Wall family member, a member of Chapter M Goldwing Group, American Legion, and a DAV lifetime member. Larry was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Edwin "Skeeter" Rodgers, Jr., and a grandson, Coby McIntire.
Survivors: Wife, Pat Rodgers of Burleson; son, James Wood and wife, Stephanie, of Anna; daughters, Terri Buie and husband, John, of Joshua and Kimberly Delyn McIntire of Aledo; grandchildren, Preston and wife Paula, Michael, Brittany and Caleb; great-granddaughter, Rilei; sister, Jean Kendrick of Weatherford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends."

Photos to the left were taken by Sharon Reeves in 2007 (top) and Mike Dobson in 2005. Photos below were from Stepper's Celebration of Life service, submitted by Rich "Boomer" Ford, John "Thumbs" McKee, and Frank "Tadpole" Perry.

Larry's grandson Caleb rang the Liberty Bell.

The chapel held many photo memories, as well as Larry's Gold Wing, one vest, boots, and hats.

Plans are to have Larry traveling with Pat (see below, left) on the 2010 RFTW-SR. Look for Pat to be working with the Merchandise team at the trailer. Polley Berry took the great photo of Larry (below, right) in 2007.