Climbing the Stairway to Heaven

Gerald Orlando Rodgers was born September 15, 1959 to Marie Rodgers (Luther Fleming) and George Fowler in St. Louis, MO. His mother, stepfather, grandparents, nephew, aunts and uncles preceded his death. Gerald went home to the Lord on December 14, 2020 at Washington Mercy Hospital.

Gerald was educated in St. Louis Public Schools. His first job was at Burger Chef at the age of 16 and he went on to be a disc jockey position on Magic 108 FM radio station with Dr. Jockenstein and Father Lou Tymes between the age of 18 and 19. Furthering his career as a DJ under the names of Diablo and Super D at Ms. Witts Lounge, LC Sit-N-Sip, Weavers Lounge, Gino's, Blue Swan, Cotton Club, Vipers Lounge and many more.

Gerald was an outgoing and free-spirited person, he was a great father, brother, husband, uncle, nephew and cousin to many. He also loved pork-fried rice, Burger King, Pepsi, KFC, GPC Cigarettes, Spearmint gum and Coca-Cola, Honeybuns, Lays Plain Potato chips.

Gerald leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Anita; two daughters, Tiffany (Dominic), Melanie, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, Charmel (Twin Baby Sis) (Phil), Elizabeth (Becky), Lolita (Black Beauty); two brothers, Derrick (Mudmax) (Erica), Romel (Twin Baby Bro) (Melisha), a host of nieces; great nieces; nephews; great-nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends.

We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8

And the beat goes on, put your hands on your heart feel that pound? That's our brother Gerald but now he's rocking to God's sound. I know your heart is broken, I can see it in your faces, Words can not explain the hurt and the pain, all you need to know is the beat goes on and will never grow old.

My daughter Tiffany, my love will never disappear. I'll always be near with words only you will hear my dear, last but not least, Lil sis, so sweet, tried her best to look after me. She did her best and now its time for me to rest, do rest and rest in peace.