Rodney Joe Lewis

Rodney Joe (Rod Joe) Lewis was a caring son, brother, uncle and friend. Rodney was born on March 24, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana to Rhonda Shirley and Ken Lewis. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2022.

Rodney went to Madison Ridgeland High School, Home of the Braves and grew up in Madison, Mississippi. Rodney spent most of his life in the medical field between cardiovascular surgery and completing his certification in cardiovascular ultrasound. He loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious cajun favorites. He especially loved to throw any kind of meat on the grill and share the joy of being a grill master with others. Rodney was very passionate about sports but stood proud of his Mississippi State Bulldogs. He had an uncanny ability to make you laugh and laugh at his jokes. Rodney loved his friends and loved to tailgate and make great memories. His kind spirt and personality was contagious to everyone he met. Rodney loved making other people smile and felt joy in helping others.

Rodney is survived by his mother and step father, Rhonda Russell Shirley & Jim; father and step mother, Ken and Betty Lewis; sister and sister-in-law, Leah Lewis Wilson & Sherry; nephew, Caden Wilson; and niece, Sydney Wilson. He is preceded in death by his twin daughters; Hope and Faith Lewis.

Rodney will be honored at Parkway Funeral Home and Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland, Mississippi on March 21, 2022. Visitation will began at 10:00am and conclude at 11:30am. The funeral service will began at 11:30am and graveside service shortly thereafter.

Special thank you to Baptist Hospital’s doctors, nurses and staff, we are so grateful for your care and compassion for Rodney.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Prov. 3:5-6