The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
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DATE: Monday, August 1, 1994                 TAG: 9408010007
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T. FRANKLIN RODGERS

T. Franklin Rodgers, 85, of the 200 block of Grayson St., died July 30, 1994, in a local hospital.

Mr. Rodgers was born in Portsmouth. He had retired from Virginia Chemical Corp. as an assistant manager of production and inventory after 27 years. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred S. Rodgers of Portsmouth; two sisters-in-law, Nell S. Anderson and Daphne S. Liles of Richmond.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Grove Cemetery by the Rev. Robert Cofield Jr. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling arrangements.

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