Rodney is survived by his children Heather (Tim) Frick, Jennifer Yates, Christina (Charles) Dunn, Sarah Yates (Timothy Weiford) and Rodney Yates II; grandchildren Sabrina, Nicolette and Corinne Saunders, Julia Craig, Ethan and Gracie Dunn, Rodney III Cory and Natalie Yates; mother Grace Yates; sisters Vickie (Scott) Looney and Melody; brothers Don E. (Annie) Yates II and Douglas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 25 at 2 P.M. at the Catavolos Funeral Home, 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn 44333. Family and friends may call from 1 unitl the time of the service. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.