August 14, 1959 – December 7, 2024

Rodney was born in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Lake Station, Indiana and he lived in Seattle, Washington at the time of his death. Rodney played basketball in school, he also loved to fish and camp.

Rodney is preceeded in death by his parents Walter (Bud) and Phillis Conklin, four sisters and one brother, and his spouse, Berdie Conklin. Rodney is survived by four sons and one daughter, three brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

His memorial will be held at a later date.