Eddie Lynn Rodrigue

Eddie Lynn Rodrigue, 78, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1946, in Schriever, LA to Augustin Joseph Rodrigue and Bridget Adeline (Martin) Rodrigue. 

Eddie was one of 18 children and grew up in Schriever, LA. He graduated from Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, LA in 1965. 

After high school he:

• worked in a variety of professions, including but not limited to janitorial services, real estate agent, furniture store owner, church pastor, house builder, restaurant owner, and general building contractor/consultant. 
• joined the Air Force in 1969 and served for 4 years as the crew chief for RF4. He was discharged in 1973, achieving the rank of Sargent.
• attended college at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX where he received a Bachelor of Career Arts degree.
• was involved in numerous churches, with the most recent being Shephard’s Valley Cowboy Church in Alvarado, TX.

Eddie married Judith Katherine Wright in 1967 in Fort Worth, TX at Twin Oaks Assemblies of God church. They were happily married for 57 years.

He enjoyed many years working in construction and spending time with family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed sharing God’s love with others. 

Eddie was preceded in death by Augustin and Bridgette Rodrigue (parents), Willard Rodrigue, Walton Rodrigue, Weston Rodrigue, Wilbur Rodrigue, Wallace Rodrigue, Norris Rodrigue, Eugene Rodrigue, Mary Ann Rodrigue, Gloria (Rodrigue) Cherry, Bobby Rodrigue, and Beryl Rodrigue (siblings), and Peter Rodrigue (son).

Eddie is survived by his spouse Judith of Mansfield, TX; his daughter, Toni (and Richard) Ray of Cedar Hill, TX; his daughter-in-law, Davinyl Traje Rodrigue of Richland Hills, TX; his brothers and sisters, Walterine (and Ed) Babin of Schriever, LA, Lilly (and Roger) Myers of Livonia, LA, Georgianna (Rodrigue) Shepard of Schriever, LA, Raymond (and Jeri) Rodrigue of Schriever, LA, Gus (and Kathie) Rodrigue of Welch, LA, and Gary (and Patricia) Rodrigue of Schriever, LA; his grandchildren, Alexander Ray, Nicholas Ray, Eldan Rodrigue, and Daniel Rodrigue.

Per Eddie's request, there will not be a memorial or celebration of life service. In lieu of a memorial service, we ask friends and family to email, mail, or post on Facebook or Eddie Lynn Rodrigue’s online guest book (below) below condolences and memories for us to collect and cherish.

• Email: judy@rodriguetx.com
• Mail: Judy Rodrigue, PO Box 602, Lillian, TX 76061
• Facebook: tag Toni Ray and EddieandJudy Rodrigue
• Obituary Site Guestbook: scroll to the bottom of this obituary page

In lieu of flowers, Eddie requested that donations be made to the Children's Ministry at Shepherd’s Valley Cowboy Church.

• Checks can be sent to Shepherd’s Valley Cowboy Church, 8901 US-67, Alvarado, TX 76009. Please write Memorial Gift Eddie Rodrigue in the memo section on the check.
• Donation can also be submitted at https://www.shepherdsvalley.com/. Select Give from the top menu. Once on the Donation page, select Memorial Gift Eddie Rodrigue from the Fund drop down menu.

Eddie is to be buried at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery sometime in February 2025.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Texas Health Huguley Hospital, Max Serve Hospice, Shepherd’s Valley Cowboy Church, Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Durant Rodrigue, Richard Ray, Kathy Rodrigue, Alex Ray, and Davinyl Rodrigue for your help and support during this challenging time.