James G. Rodgers III

James Gervan Rodgers III departed his earthly home on Friday, December 2, 2022. James was the second born of James Rodgers, Jr. and Margaret Deaton Rodgers in Portsmouth, VA on February 17, 1976. James, affectionally known as "Man", graduated in 1994 from I.C. Norcom High School, Portsmouth, VA. Man went on to Tennessee State University (TSU), marching with the Aristocrat of Bands, earning his bachelor's degree in Psychology in May 2000. Man then entered St. Leo University earning his master's degree in Business Administration. James wore many hats, working as a teacher, Hampton Social Services Child Protective Services, Portsmouth Probation and Parole, and finding his passion at Day and Zimmermann Security Services. Growing up, James loved to play his trumpet on the front porch starting at 6 am in the morning in junior high school. He also loved to play and coach softball. Due to being an amputee, James decided he would no longer play softball, but he continued to coach his beloved girl's team. In November 2013, James became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Iota Chapter, Portsmouth, VA. On most days you will find him in something purple and gold, truly representing. James is preceded in death by his father, James Rodgers, Jr., grandfathers, James Rodgers, Sr. and Gervan L. Deaton, Jr.; grandmothers, Ethel Mae Rodgers, Sally Rodgers and Viola Marie Deaton; aunt, Evonne Mann; uncles, Lester Lee Rodgers, Gervan L. Deaton, III, Brian Keith Deaton, Eugene Patterson and cousin LaQuetta Rodgers. James leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Margaret Deaton Rodgers; his sister, Antoinette L. Porter (Melvin) of Suffolk, VA; his god-daughter, TaShawn Boone, his god-grandson Dakota Boone of Williamsburg, VA; uncles, Darnell Rodgers (Angeline) of Chesapeake, VA, Frederick Rodgers of Portsmouth, VA, Vincent Rodgers (Snow) of Suffolk, VA and William Deaton (Lornea) of Norfolk, VA; aunts, Shelia Moyler (Clarence) of Portsmouth, VA, Dorothy Anderson (Darius) of Chesapeake, VA, Juanita Stevenson (Richard) of Portsmouth, VA, Annette Silver of Portsmouth, VA, Yelonda Rodgers-Wilson of Hampton, VA, Ruby Patterson of Chesapeake, VA, Leola Hubbard (Edward) of Norfolk, VA and Vanessa Backus (Leonard) of Leesburg and well over 60 cousins and a host of family and friends who loved him.

James G. Rodgers III

February 17, 1976 - December 2, 2022