Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
BirthOct 9, 19559
DeathMay 18, 2017, Brownsville, Fayette Co., PA9
OccupationSchool Band Director9
EducationBrownsville Area HS, Berklee College of Music, Indiana University of Pennsylvania9
FatherGlenn Lee STAGGERS (1932-1992)
MotherMary Louise ROULE (1931-2001)
Misc. Notes
Obituary, Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA), May 30, 2017, online edition
Rodney James "Jim" Staggers, 61, born October 9, 1955, in Brownsville, passed away peacefully in his home after a lengthy illness Thursday, May 18, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Mary Louise Roule Staggers; and brother, Gary.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bettie Lingle of Lady Lake, Fla.; son Jim (Erin); grandsons Ben and Mitch of Greencastle, Ind.; and sister-in-law, Lynn (Lingle Johnston of Lady Lake.
He taught music and was band director for 35 years at Frazier Jr/Sr High School in Perryopolis, where he made his home until retirement. He was a member of Laurel Lodge 651 F&AM and Scottish Rite, both in Uniontown. He was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School, attended Berklee College of Music (Boston) and was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
After establishing his home in The Villages, Fla., he performed with numerous Village bands, The Concert Band, New Horizons Band, German Band, Swing Band, Sunshine Brass Quintet, The Ambassadors and Flipside, among numerous other bands. He was well versed when playing his trumpet, although playing jazz was his passion.
He was well known not only for his musical talent, but for his organizational skills, his jokes and wit, lessons on life and a knack for fixing just about anything. He was always a man who looked after those deserving a helping hand. He was the go-to guy by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held in Sherwood Christian Church of which his beloved son, Jim, is the pastor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to the Sherwood Christian Church, 600 Kirkwood Avenue, Greencastle, IN 46135.
The donations will be used to help further the church's ministry to help those in need during difficult times.
He believed and stated the motto "Always pay it forward."
Rodney James "Jim" Staggers, 61, born October 9, 1955, in Brownsville, passed away peacefully in his home after a lengthy illness Thursday, May 18, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Mary Louise Roule Staggers; and brother, Gary.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bettie Lingle of Lady Lake, Fla.; son Jim (Erin); grandsons Ben and Mitch of Greencastle, Ind.; and sister-in-law, Lynn (Lingle Johnston of Lady Lake.
He taught music and was band director for 35 years at Frazier Jr/Sr High School in Perryopolis, where he made his home until retirement. He was a member of Laurel Lodge 651 F&AM and Scottish Rite, both in Uniontown. He was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School, attended Berklee College of Music (Boston) and was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
After establishing his home in The Villages, Fla., he performed with numerous Village bands, The Concert Band, New Horizons Band, German Band, Swing Band, Sunshine Brass Quintet, The Ambassadors and Flipside, among numerous other bands. He was well versed when playing his trumpet, although playing jazz was his passion.
He was well known not only for his musical talent, but for his organizational skills, his jokes and wit, lessons on life and a knack for fixing just about anything. He was always a man who looked after those deserving a helping hand. He was the go-to guy by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held in Sherwood Christian Church of which his beloved son, Jim, is the pastor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to the Sherwood Christian Church, 600 Kirkwood Avenue, Greencastle, IN 46135.
The donations will be used to help further the church's ministry to help those in need during difficult times.
He believed and stated the motto "Always pay it forward."