Rodney Kelley

Rodney Kelley, a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away with family by his side on October 14, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on December 19, 1962, Rodney was a cherished member of his community and family.

He is survived by his mother, Cathaleen (Kitty) Kelley, sisters, Sandy Battles and Boo Kelley (Melvin).

Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Harmond Kelley; his grandparents, Percy Cooley and Pearl and Raymond Cooley, and George and Della Mae Kelley; his brother-in-law, Dennis Battles; and his great-niece, Charlie Kay Battles.

A visitation will be held on October 19, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, located at 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. The funeral service will follow at the same location at 2:00 pm. A committal service will take place after the service.

Serving as pallbearers are: Brad, Wes, Alan, Austin, Hunter and Ryan Battles, Mitchell Cash, Matthew, Sawyer, and Coper Davis

Honorary pallbearers include Stacy Cash (Nate), Courtney Smalley (Josh), Maddie Gober (Alex), Hunter Battles, Gracie Cash, Morgan Battles, Taylor Smalley, Kohen and Mabry Gober, Arley Gober, Brillian Westbrook, Philip Boyd, Natley Wilson, and the staff of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice.

Rodney will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Rodney “Sonny Boy” was an outgoing, loving brother, son, and uncle. He loved to go out with his friends on the weekends. He loved Alabama football and watching the games on TV with his friends. He enjoyed his time when they went on the cruise to Mexico, and he also loved NASCAR racing. Rodney loved spending time with his family and especially loved his momma’s cooking. He stepped right up and stayed by throughout our dad’s very dark moments, and continued to stay after the passing of our dad. He loved his “Handsome Harley”! He went to work with Jeff Co Concrete for 20 + years, then worked for Southland Resources Inc. (Buddy Jones).

Fly High Rod, we all love you and miss you a lot!