1936
2017
Allen Rodgers Old, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on April 27, 2017. He was born August 23, 1936 to Allen Old, Sr and Minnie Bell (Hutto) Old in Hill County, TX. His parents preceded him in death. Rodgers married Bennie Young on February 1, 1957 in Gainesville Texas.
Rodgers served in the Air Force from 1957 thru 1961. He was employed as an Auto Pound Supervisor with the Dallas Police Department from 1964 to 1993 when he retired. Rodgers enjoyed his retirement singing in the choir at church, spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, and playing with his cows.
Rodgers is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bennie; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Darren Harvey of Kaufman; daughter, Melissa Tutton of Arlington; son and partner, Chris Old and Annie McDougall of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Julie Old of Kaufman. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Williams of Joshua and brother, Donald Old of Fort Worth.
Grandchildren are Michael and Jessie Harvey of Whitehouse, Sean and Laura Harvey of Dallas, Casey Old and Bree Aguinaga of Lake Dallas, Allen Tutton and Sarah Hartman of Frisco, Toni Old and Allen Old of Kaufman, and Edwin Old of Garland,
Great grandchildren are Addilynn and Conner Harvey of Whitehouse and Baylin Aguinaga and Grainger Old of Lake Dallas.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 5pm to 7 pm. Funeral Services will be 1pm Monday, May 1, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1609 Rand Rd, Kaufman, TX . Burial will follow in the Wilson Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rodgers memory can be made to the Calvary Baptist Church - building fund.
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6 Entries
May 2, 2017
Renee Parton
Don and I both, so sorry for your loss. Would have been there for tbe service if at all possible. Unfortunately, Don still recovering from heart attack in cardio rehab and unable to travel.
April 30, 2017
Don Bearden
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was always a very nice man to deal with when he worked for the City.
April 30, 2017
Pat miller
Bennie In the years I have know you and Rodgers he has always been a very special person in my memories. I am sorry for your loss but know with your family by your side you will make it through.
April 28, 2017
Betty Babovec
Benny, you are in my prayers. May you be lifted up by the presence of God now and in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
April 28, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
April 28, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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