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Rodgers, Paul Horton

February 27, 1948 –
 September 11, 2018

Obituary

  Paul Horton Rodgers died unexpectedly in Dallas, Texas, on September 11, 2018, at the age of 70 years.  He is survived by his loving husband, Bernard M. Stoller (Bob), of Dallas, and his stepdaughter, Michelle J. Stoller, of Richardson, as well as his brother Jon D.  Rodgers and wife Betty, of Edmund, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was born in Hereford, Texas, to David M. and Kathryn F. Rodgers, and spent his earliest years in Dawn, before moving to Lubbock, where he attended school, graduating from Monterey High School.  He attended and graduated from Texas Christian University, where he was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  He then embarked upon a lifelong career in banking in Ft. Worth, and then in Dallas.  He retired from J.P.Morgan Chase in 2016. During his lifetime, Paul was a founder, officer, or active member of Midway Hills Christian Church, Zero Population Growth, Population Connection, Population Media Center, Earth Day Dallas, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Austin Street Center, Dallas Green Alliance, Latino Voter Empowerment Project, Dallas County Deputy Voter Registrar, Fort Worth Ballet, Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas (treasurer), Lesbian and Gay Political Caucus (past president), Dallas Gay Alliance/Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, Metroplex Republicans/Log Cabin Dallas (co-founder/past president), GLAD (Gay, Lesbian, and Affirming Disciples, co-coordinator), AIDS Interfaith Care Team Coordinator for Central Christian Church, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, AIDS buddy for Oak Lawn Community Services, and the JP Morgan Chase Pride employee group. As a longtime member of Midway Hills Christian Church, Paul served in various capacities over the years.  He diligently  supported and promoted numerous environmental and social justice causes, both locally and nationally, as well as arts and cultural organizations.  Paul was particularly interested in working with local, state, and national groups that promoted equality and justice for the gay and lesbian community.  With a lifelong interest in politics, he worked on many political campaigns.  He believed that the world could be made a better place for all, and he worked to achieve that goal his entire life in so many different ways. Much of his time and energy since his retirement has been invested in organizations that promote that goal, including his Church, voter registration projects, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Austin Street Center, the Population Connection, and UT Southwestern Clements Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, no funeral service will be held.  His ashes will be interred next to his parents in Lubbock, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to Midway Hills Christian Church, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Austin Street Center, or a charity of your choice that promotes social justice or environmental protection.  On October 28, 2018, a Celebration of Paul Rodger’s life will be held at 2 p.m. at Midway Hills Christian Church, Dallas, Texas, so that those whose lives he touched may come together to share in his blessings. The sum of the life of Paul Rodgers is found in his deeds, rather than in these words. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    P D Sterling
    2 Oct 2018
    7:50am

    Paul was a valued colleague, and will be sadly missed. He had a flair for bringing people together, especially if they were fussing; he would bring them to common ground.

    JUDY POMERANTZ
    25 Oct 2018
    10:58pm

    Bobby is my uncle and I felt that I gained another uncle when Bobby brought Paul into my life and my family’s life. I was very sad to hear about Paul’s death. He was such a loving and giving person. From the way he treated my elderly father to all the organizations he volunteered with, which I had no idea the number until I read the obituary. I can’t think of anyone who led a fuller life. I will miss him.

    Celia Fowler Wads-Hall
    11 Dec 2018
    5:48pm

    Paul was my classmate and fellow band member at Monterey. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his husband and family. Prayers for you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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