Clyde Dudley Rodgers, Jr., M.D.

Nov 23, 1934 - Feb 12th, 2025

Birth Date: Nov 23, 1934
Death Date: Feb 12, 2025
Funeral Date: Feb 17, 2025, 5:00 pm
Location: Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W Markham St., Little Rock AR 72205
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Biography: Clyde Dudley Rodgers, Jr., M.D. (90) was born November 23, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ella Laverne Rodgers and Clyde Dudley Rodgers, Sr., M.D. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years Catherine M. Rodgers and sons William Jeffrey Rodgers of Little Rock and Steven Edward Rodgers, M.D., of Miami, Florida, and sister Elizabeth Laverne Rodgers Deraps and nieces Laura Deraps and Katherine Erickson all of Houston. He was pre-deceased by his parents, a younger brother, John D. Rodgers and stepson Steve Leon Jones, Jr.

Dr. Rodgers was educated in Little Rock public schools and a graduate of Washington and Lee University in Virginia in 1956. He attended the University of Arkansas Medical School and graduated in 1960 and did his residency at Kansas University Medical Center from 1960-62 and 1964-66. From 1962-64 he was active duty with the United States Army.

He practiced Ob-Gyn with the Woman’s Clinic, P.A. in Little Rock from 1966 to 2001and proudly worked with Planned Parenthood in Little Rock for several years starting in 2006.

A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5 to 7 PM. A private inurnment will take place at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, North Little Rock at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com

Condolences(11)

Arthur Paul Bowen

#11

Feb 17th, 2025 2:11 pm

Catherine-

I was so sorry to hear of Dudley’s passing. His was a life well lived. My deepest sympathy to you.

Tim Irby

#10

Feb 17th, 2025 6:03 am

Dudley was a dear friend. He was part of a group of guys that went snow skiing together and had lunch together once a week for nearly 50 years. He was so smart and knew something about every subject the group discussed. Knowing and seeing him weekly was always an adventure. Dudley will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Cathy.

Susan Jones Boe

Feb 17th, 2025 12:03 am

Seeing Dr Rodgers had passed took me back to such a happy time in the late 60's and 70's. He was Momma's doctor for years and a colleague of Daddy's (Dr William Jones). I can just hear Daddy's voice saying Dudley.......! Dr Rodgers was so important to women's healthcare in Little Rock, he will be missed by many. Sending you all my love and hope you find comfort in a lifetime of memories and a life well lived.

Ted

Feb 16th, 2025 7:29 pm

I am grateful to have come to know Dudley over the last several years. I knew him as a kind & humble & grateful man-I will miss him! It is my prayer that the family, in the days & weeks to come, will experience comfort, peace & healing.

Catherine Cockrill

Feb 16th, 2025 12:54 am

Katherine: I always had a warm spot in my heart for Dudley. ( I always referred to him as Dashing Dudley.) He delivered my first child, now 57 years old. And from his obituary I see that he was not much older than I then. I will always think of him as a very special person in my life.

Mickey Matthews

Feb 14th, 2025 3:46 am

A great man, a respected doctor and a fun neighbor.
R.I.P. Dudley

Melany Helinski

Feb 13th, 2025 5:11 pm

I’m so saddened to hear of Dr. Rodgers' passing. He was a wonderful colleague—feisty, passionate, and a true champion for women’s rights. His impact will not be forgotten, and I feel lucky to have known him. He was always a delight to chat with on my visits to Little Rock. Wishing you all comfort and peace.

Melany Helinski (PP)
Tulsa, OK

Becky Peach

Feb 13th, 2025 3:37 pm

I was a patient until he retired. He was a wonderful man and doctor. I am sorry for your loss.

SandyA Mora Castro

Feb 13th, 2025 6:28 am

My condolences to you and your family. Sending love and prayers.

Penny Dickey

Feb 12th, 2025 9:47 pm

Dear Catherine,
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Rodger's passing. He did so much for the women in Arkansas and for PP. I first met him as we were merging our agencies, and appreciated his support throughout that time.
May the many memories you made together help you through the days and years ahead. He did love you.

Penny Dickey
Des Moines, IA

Nancy Parker

Feb 12th, 2025 9:34 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss Catherine.

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