H. Clarke Rodgers Jr.

H. Clarke Rodgers Jr., 85, of Dunwoody, GA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, following a courageous, long-term battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born in Atlanta in 1940 to H. Clarke Sr. and Kathleen Herrin Rodgers, Clarke's life was defined by a profound sense of duty and a global perspective. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965, he attended Emory University, an education that laid the groundwork for a distinguished thirty-two-year career as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. His work took him across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, where he represented his country with pride and dedication.
Beyond his professional achievements, Clarke was a man of deep curiosity. He was a lifelong student of history and current events, often found immersed in a book or researching his family's genealogy. He took great joy in sharing his vast knowledge with those around him, punctuated by a sharp sense of humor and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.
Clarke was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and H. Clarke Rodgers Sr. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife of over fifty-seven years, Maria (Gussie) Rodgers; his son, Clarke Rodgers; and his sister, Lynne Rodgers Hannon. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Clarke's honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research via his tribute page at https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=3485&np=true.