Jay D Rodgers

Jay D Rodgers, of Dexter, Missouri, was born on May 17, 1966 to JA Rodgers and Linda (Frazier) Newell in Malden, Missouri and passed away on April 12, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 59.

On March 25, 1989, Jay and Tiska Buskey were united in marriage in Dexter, Missouri and were happily married for 37 years and she survives of the home.

Jay had been a resident of Southeast Missouri for the entirety of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Jay loved his family, enjoyed playing pool with his friends, working on model cars and woodworking.

Surviving family include his loving wife, Tiska Rodgers, of Dexter, Missouri, three children, Jay Wesly (Cara Mchugh) Rodgers, of St. Louis, Missouri, Benjamin Andrew (Cory) Rodgers, of Dexter, Missouri and Jon Samuel (Kaitlyn) Rodgers, of Jackson, Missouri, his father, JA Rodgers, of Dexter, Missouri, stepfather, David Newell, of Perryville, Missouri, four siblings, Danny (Penny) Rodgers, of Imperial, Missouri, Glen (Melissa) Rodgers, of Dexter, Missouri, Glenda (Bill) McCoy, of Sikeston, Missouri and Carrie (Brandon) Chappell, of Dexter, Missouri, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jay was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Newell.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri, beginning at 10 A.M. The funeral will follow at 11:30 A.M.

Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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