Rodger Lee Masden

February 6, 1938 - November 21, 2020

Rodger Lee Masden, 82, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:36 A.M. Saturday November 21, 2020 at Paxton Senior Living in Paxton, IL. He was born February 6, 1938, in Muhlenburg County, KY, the son of Howard Masden and Irene (Vincent) Hughes and was raised by his step-father, Austin Hughes. He married Shelby (James) Hinkle on December 29, 1982. She survives in Hoopeston. He is also survived by two daughters, Teri (Jesse) Hardin of Rensselaer, IN and Nita (Ronnie) Trueblood of Terre Haute, IN; one son, Mark (Valerie) Hinkle of Wellington, IL; five sisters, Andrea James Lewis of Hamilton, AL, Renda McDonald of Gilman, IL, VaRetta James of Gary, IN, Anna Austeen (Waylen) James of Wheatfield, IN, and Vinell (Efrain) Miranda of Muncie, IN; eight grandchildren, JoHanna (Dan) Gash of Wellington, IL, Cody (Karina) Hinkle, Lauren (Conor) McIlrath, Nicolle (Tim) Vincent, Jarad Mohon, Beau Masden, Tyler Trueblood, and Heather Trueblood; five great-grandchildren, Madison (Enrique) Aranda, Morgan, Nathaniel, Colby, and Alijah Gash; and one great-great-granddaughter, Haven Grace Aranda. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father; his father; sister, Dixie Lewis; and brothers, J.W. Hughes, Murrell Hughes, and Tony (Earline) Masden. Rodger drove a truck for Eaglebrook for over forty years before his retirement. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of Hoopeston. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for Southern Grace gospel band. Rodger enjoyed gardening and caring for his yard. A private family visitation and funeral service will be held. Following the service, he will be cremated. Memorials may be made to Rodger’s family.