Rod was born August 5, 1949 in Rockshell, Illinois to Melvin and Betty Whaley. He served in the U.S Navy from 1968 to 1971.
On May 10, 2007, he married Lenore Lavern Cox. Rod had a passion for purchasing and restoring classic cars for over 30 years. Rod and his wife Lenore worked together for past 23 years; their last business location was Classic Dreams on Yosemite Blvd in Modesto. Due to Rod's illness, they had to sell their business in 2019. Rod also had a passion for music, he played several instruments from the harmonicas, guitar, piano, keyboard, saxophone, banjo, and he loved singing. Rod was a jack of all trades; he did a little of everything all his life and was loved and respected by his friends and family.
Rod was preceded in death by his father, Melvin, his mother Betty, his brother Randy, his sister Linda, and his son Eddie. He is survived by his wife Lenore, his son Chance, and his stepchildren Lorri, LaVene, Jason and Rosa.
A Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:00am at Lakewood Funeral Home. Flowers can be sent to Lakewood Memorial Park 900 Santa Fe Ave Hughson CA 95326
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