Rodney Eugene Corder, age 74, of Weatherford, Texas passed away peacefully on July 12,

2020 at his home.

A private burial will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on July 24, 2020. A

celebration of life will be held outdoors at White Chapel Gardens in Weatherford on July 25,

2020 at 9:00 am.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St., Weatherford, TX http://bit.ly/CoutsGive or Fort Worth Police Benevolent Association, P.O. Box 1355, Fort Worth, TX 76101.

Rodney was born in Fort Worth on July 25, 1945. He graduated from Riverside High School,

continued on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Wesleyan University, and was working

towards his Master of Divinity at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.

Rodney spent his life in service to his country and to the physical and spiritual well-being of

others. After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, he served as a Fort

Worth Police Officer through retirement at which time he continued his service as a Methodist

Minister.

Rodney was a dedicated family man who provided a source of strength and comfort that was in

endless supply. He brought others together with his quick wit and sense of humor, which

generated laughter and joy around him. His calm and caring manner gave support to his family

and all others he came in contact with. His presence will always be felt through all of life's

struggles and happiness.

Rodney is preceded in death by his father, Nolan John Corder Jr.; his stepmother, Vivian Corder; his mother, Iris Jo Casey Corder; his sister, Dianne Corder Hoffman; his son, Jerry Berschig; and other beloved family.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Shawn and her husband, Eric, Kim

and her husband, Shaun; sons, Chris and his wife, Lori, Cliff and his wife, Catharine; brother,

Bobby and his wife, Gloria; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.