James I. Rodgers a.k.a. “Jimmy” of Estate Sion Farm transitioned into eternal life on Aug. 3, 2025. He was 80 years old.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Leonile Rodgers; Father, Leonard Rodgers; Daughter: Renee Rodgers.
He is survived by his Wife, Doreen J. Rodgers; Daughter, Yuri Rodgers Milligan; Son-in-law, Erwin Milligan; Sons, Adopted sons: Sam Carr, Link Edwin, Kenny Elclock, Alvie James, Earl Morris, Ahmad Simone, Gary Scottland, Trevor Straker, Jason Tuitt; Grandchildren, Zaria Renee Rodgers, Taj James Milligan; Sisters, Lenore Rodgers, Sandra Rodgers; Brothers, Roy Rodgers, Leonard Rodgers; Nieces, Keisha Rodgers Barnett, Anita E, Nibbs, Kenisha T. Reefer, Kama Rodgers, Lalerah M. and Leonarda Rodgers, Evelyn Ayala and Joycelyn Fleming; Nephews, Shawn Smith, Rupert Reefer, Asher Ritter, Jimmy Fleming and Russell E. Rodgers; Great Nieces, Ta’Jhanique Cumberbatch, Jasmine R. Rodgers, Tishawna Smith, I-O’Diesha Ritter, Azeara Penn and Amharic Ritter; Great Nephews, La’Ron Rodgers-Moses, Romont Reefer, Brian and Bricen Barnett, Laquan and Cairo Smith, Jeremiah Ventura, Azani Penn, Kamari Rodgers-Henry, Jordan E. Rodgers, Iron-Deh Ritter and Azariel Hamilton; Brothers-in-law, Lawerence Sarauw, Orville “Taddy” Todman, Henry Todman, Arturo Monell; Sisters-in-law, Aquita Sarauw, Lorraine Todman-James, Linda Todman, Mona Monell; Special Friends, Dr. Marc and Lorna Jerome, Edgar and Janet Lake, Rupert and Cheryl Ross, Josephine Hector, Vargrave Richards. Cousins, other relatives, friends, former students and colleagues too numerous to mention.
The Celebration of Life service for James I. Rodgers will be held on Friday, Aug. 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Viewing at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
