Rodgers Aguillard

MUNCIE, IN-Rodgers Aguillard, 80, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 26, 1935 to Rene and Essie (Fontenot) Aguillard in Eunice, LA.
Rodgers obtained a B.S. Degree in accounting from McNeese State University and an M.B.A. from Ball State University. He is also a 1953 graduate of Eunice High.
He retired from Ball Corporation as the Director of Purchasing after 35 years of service.
Rodgers was involved in Junior Achievement and was a member of the Mount Olive Community Church where he participated in many church functions prior to the decline of his health.
He proudly served his country in the US Airforce both in the United States and abroad where he served in the American Embassy. During his military career, he was the recipient of the good conduct medal and the armed services longevity service award.
Rodgers enjoyed wood working, gardening, traveling, camping, fishing, boating, playing Euchre, sports, barbecues, grilling, and Cajun cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife, Claudette ( Conicoff) Aguillard; daughters, Karen Aguillard and Debbie (Kenneth) Sanner; sisters, Lois Tyson, Mary Ann Sonnier, and Lottie (Harry Lee) Ledoux; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews also survive.
Rodgers was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roland Aguillard; sisters, Verna Lee Lebry, Ethel Moreau, and Lou LeJeune; brother’s-in-law, Youree Tyson, Paul Sonnier, Rutland Labry, Harrold Moreau, and Leroy LeJeune.
Visitation was held at Elm Ridge Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Services were held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Rodney Eiler officiating.
Burial was at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.