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Rodney Staley Obituary

STALEY Rodney "Mike" Staley, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. Preceded in death by brother Kevin. Survived by children, Michael (Tracy), Shawn (Michelle), and Dawn; parents, Rodney and Nancy; ex-wife, Linda; many grandchildren; brothers; and sisters; other family and friends. Graveside service and interment at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Obetz Cemetery by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 14, 2010.

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Shawn

June 24, 2025

Here i am again getting ready turn 50 love and miss you dad

Shawn Staley

April 9, 2025

Dad it's 2025 been 15 years seems like yesterday I lost you don't kno WY I keep writing in this book just want to say I miss you

Shawn

May 8, 2023

Dad it's 2023 now almost 13 years I lost you always thinking of you love you

Shawn

January 11, 2022

Just sitting here drinking coffee and started to think about you dad can't believe it's been 12 years since you been gone seems like yesterday one day I see you again I bring you some white castle coffee lol love you dad

chance smith

September 15, 2011

uncle mike its been one year sence u past but i still love and miss u so much tell brad i love and miss him so much and u guys stick together and i no u guys dont have no worrys cause god is taking care of u guy- love ur great nephew chance smith love u

Debbie Rhodes

September 11, 2011

Dear Mike, It's been 1 year ago today. That you was gone from my life. I still miss you so,so,so, much. By now Bradley should be with you. I know you & Kevin are taking care of him for me.Will you please tell him i love him so much. And i miss him too? Someday i'll be with you all again. Tell Kevin I love & Miss him to. I think about you all everyday. I hope your all doing okay. I Love you all...Your sister Debb

Debb Rhodes

July 1, 2011

Mike, Just though i'd let you know. I'm thinking about you. I miss you so,so,so, much. It's been 11 months and i still cry for you. Someday i'll see you again. Love ya, Your sister Debb

shawn staley

March 15, 2011

dad just siting here thinking about you god i miss you cant wait to see you again .i just cant believe you are gone i love you very much i see you in hevan

mike staley

March 10, 2011

dad sitting here thinking about u,i got a beer opened for u and a ciggerate lit,wish u were here with me i miss u,some day we will

Debb Rhodes

January 14, 2011

Mike, I never knew it would hurt for so long...I miss you so much. I wounder what your doing all the time. I listen to your voice all the time on my answering machine. I Love you and miss you so, so, so, much Your sister Debb

mike staley

January 4, 2011

still thinking about u dad,love u

shawn staley

November 22, 2010

ha dad this is shawn just want to lett you know i love you and i miss you

SUE HALL

September 15, 2010

NANCY AND ROD I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU SAFE MAY MIKE REST IN PEACE

Zac and everyone will miss you

Zac &Mike Staley

September 14, 2010

You will always be in our hearts

Mike Staley

September 14, 2010

Everyone will miss you

mike staley

September 14, 2010

love you

mike saley

September 14, 2010

Love ya Granpa i will miss u

Misty& Mike Staley

September 14, 2010

September 14, 2010

We love you so very much Uncle Mike...We'll miss you....Jeffrey,Justin & Chance

September 14, 2010

Uncle mike,we love and miss you so so much and we know that we will be reunited again one day untill then keep a place close to you for us.love Poo Evie And Boys

September 14, 2010

This is to my oldest son. If you only knew how much i'm going to miss you. We built a lot of memories before you left us. But not as many as i wanted to. Me & your father are going to miss you so much. I hope your at peace..I love you more than anything..Love MOM & DAD

We had great times together Dad you will be missed and we will always love you no matter what

Mike Staley

September 14, 2010

He will be missed love Dawn

mike staley

September 14, 2010

September 14, 2010

Uncle Mike, You know i'm not home right now. I wish i was.I couldn't be there when you needed me most. But if your watching. You'd see that loseing you hurt me more than words can say. Love ya uncle Mike! Rocco

Terry Rhodes

September 14, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

mike staley

September 14, 2010

love u dad,see ya later,hope u r haveing fun up there,we all miss u love,mike,tracy,zack,misty

Rocco Rhodes

September 14, 2010

September 14, 2010

We All Love You Uncle Mike!

September 14, 2010

Uncle Mike, We Love You,Missed But Never Forgotten!!!!! T.T. Rocco & Ross & Makaylee

Debbie Rhodes

September 14, 2010

To my dear brother, I'm going to miss you so,so,so,so,much. I can't even think about what life is going to be like without you here. I'm glad i got to spend a few week's with you before you said good-bye. My heart aces everyday. Noing I will not see you again. RIP Love always your sister Debb

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