Our precious little angel, Cohen Jeffery Rodgers, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Cohen grinned and giggled throughout his five months and ten days of life, bringing immense joy, love and light to everyone in his presence.
Cohen was born September 23, 2024, to Caleb Rodgers and Jeri Bowers in Paris, TX. His family knew him to be the happiest baby, smiling, cooing and laughing for all unless a diaper change was warranted or his food wasn’t being shoveled into his mouth fast enough. His best friends were his brothers, Jaxson and Cleo, sister, Jerlene and two beloved stuffed animals which he clutched and clung to with his father’s strength, one in each arm.
Left to cherish his memory are parents: Caleb Rodgers and Jeri Bowers; Brothers: Jaxson Downum and Cleo Rodgers; Sister: Jerlene Bowers, all of the home in Paris, TX; (Paternal) Grandparents: Jeffery and Charity Rodgers of Andrews, TX; (Maternal) Grandfather and Step-Grandmother: Jake and Karen Downum of Sulphur, OK; (Paternal) Aunts and Uncles: Hailly Keith of Gadsden, AL, Chelsea Rodgers of Talihina, OK and Royalty Rodgers of Andrews, TX, Bradyn Rodgers of St. George, UT and Cory Rodgers of Andrews, TX; (Maternal) Aunts and Uncle: Brittany and Will Armstrong of Vine Grove, KY and Amber Lappin of Junction City, KS; (Paternal) Great-grandparents: Rita Tharp of Bethel, OK and Yvonne and David Thornburg of Moore, OK; (Paternal) Great Aunts and Uncles: Courtesy “Nonnie” Watson of Broken Bow, OK, Chance Johnson and Blake Johnson, both of Bethel, OK and Jessica Wallace of Moore, OK; Special Family Friends: “Uncle Bill” Ward and “Aunt Cee Cee”Chelsea Roberts and a slew of cousins and other family members who loved him very much.
Cohen was welcomed into Heaven by his (Paternal) Great-grandfather: Cleo Johnson of Bethel, OK; (Maternal) Great-grandparents: William “Bill” and Jerlene Clark of Garvin, OK.
A memorial service is to be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 and will be officiated by Bro. Ronnie Miller at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, 730 Clarksville St., Paris, TX 75460.
