Tom Rodgers, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1939 in Bowling Green, KY. His parents were Judy Rodgers and Thomas Wassel Rodgers. Tom attended and played on the football team at the University of Kentucky. After leaving the university he played football for a professional team in Canada. He was a member at the First United Methodist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Holland Rodgers, Jr.; his infant twin brother, Charles W. Rodgers; and his sister, Jeanetta Rodgers Traylor.

Survivors include his daughters, Susan (Barry) Edmonson of Madisonville and Cathy (Perri) Carnes of Denver, CO; son, Mark Rodgers of Lexington, KY; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and his nieces, Carol Jane Phebus of Hanson, KY, Judy Comstock of Louisville, KY and Jennifer Whitfield of Hopkinsville, KY.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Dennis Mayfield, Daron Jordan and Keith Cartwright officiating.

A visitation will be held from Noon until the service hour Saturday at the funeral home. The family request that guest please wear mask upon entry for the visitation and service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Teen Challenge 231 St. Rt. 2839 Dixon, KY 42409 or the Hopkins County Humane Society 2210 Laffoon Trail Madisonville, KY 42431.