Rodney is survived by his mother, Lynn Wade Grubbs; his sons, Austin Wade Grubbs and William Blake Grubbs; his daughter, Cadi Lynn Grubbs along side her mother Anna Reynolds; his brother, John Clifford Grubbs; his uncle, Leonard Wade; his cousin, Courtney Copeland; his nephews, John Avery Grubbs and Brodie McSwain Grubbs; and numerous other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Mack Grubbs; his maternal grandparents, Leonard Deward Wade Sr. & Dorothy Eleanor Wade lovingly known as "Maw Maw & Paw Paw"; and his paternal grandparents, Clifford & Lynda Grubbs.
Visitation will be held at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am, immediately following will be a graveside service at Forestlawn Gardens. Officiating services will be Rev. Don Maddox.
Serving as pallbearers will be Landon Winfrey, Chris Buga, Jimbo Phillips, Anthony Turner, Nick Fink, and Phil Griguhn.
Rodney was a devoted family man through and through, cherished as a wonderful father, son, brother and uncle. He loved his two sons and his daughter with all his heart, and that love was the center of his life. He served his country proudly in the Navy and was a longtime member of Pine Hill Country Club, where he found camaraderie and community. Those who knew him will remember his kindness, his steady presence, and the way he put his family above all else. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.
