Jim Wesley Rodgers, 59, of Amarillo died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.
Memorial services will be at a later date in Boys Ranch Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Jim Wesley Rodgers was born to Woodrow Wilson Rodgers and Lona Marie Corgill Rodgers on Oct. 18, 1950, in Childress. Wesley, as he was called, grew up at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, where he excelled in rodeo and wrestling. After leaving Boys Ranch, he served on board the USS Hornet, where he participated in the recovery of the first three Apollo moon capsules. He was the father of two children, Dustin C. Rodgers and Alisha Rodgers. Wesley enjoyed working the National Finals Rodeo for many years in Las Vegas. More recently, Wes enjoyed driving his cab and traveling with his wife, Bobbie, and the company of their cats and silky terriers.
Survivors include his children, grandchildren, brothers David and Kenneth, sisters Brenda and Ginger, and many friends and relatives.
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