SFC (Ret.), USA Jaime "Jimmy" L. Rodriguez-Nunez, 60, of Disputanta, departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va. Jimmy was born on September 9, 1955, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, and was the son of the late Jose Rodriguez Guzman and Ana Luisa Rodriguez Nunez.
Jimmy married the true love of his life, the former Tani Lyn Brown in June 1989, where they blended two families, forever. Jimmy enjoyed spending time in his garage (man cave) with his family and friends working on cars.
Jimmy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tani L. Rodriguez; daughters, Regan Brown, Nathalie Rodriguez and Denise Rodriguez; sons, Jaime "JR" Rodriguez, Ethan Brown, Geran Brown and Luis "Javier" Rodriguez and their spouses. Jimmy was fondly called, "Gepa" to 12 grandchildren: Jade, Chance, Evie, Layla, Autumn, Rey, Zaynn, Zayden, Zeireda, Rylei, Ronnie, and Olivia; sisters, Ana "Maggy" Rodriguez Nunez, Cereida "Cere" Rodriguez Nunez; brother, Angel "Papo" Tomas Rodriguez Nunez.
Jimmy is preceded in the death by his parents; brother, Francisco "Javier" Rodriguez Nunez; and one grandchild.
SFC (Ret.) Rodriguez was a member of the American Legion Post 2, Petersburg, Va. After retiring in 1997, as a Soldier in the US Army with 23 years, SFC (Ret.) Rodriguez led a successful military career as a Mortuary Affairs specialist serving in a multitude of leadership positions while at Fort Lee with the 54th Quartermaster Company along with being stationed abroad in Europe, Korea and the Caribbean. During his combined military service, as a Mortuary Affairs specialist, he served Soldiers and families from all the Armed Forces to ensure that every service member received the proper funeral honors with dignity, reverence and respect. "SFC Rod" cared for his Soldiers and their families as his own, and always upheld the Army Values, especially his selfless service to the Soldiers and the families of the fallen. This is why Jimmy will always be one of God's Sergeants in Heaven, always watching out for the Army Warrior Ethos, "I Will Never Leave A Fallen Comrade"
Graveside service for Mr. Jaime Luis Rodriguez-Nunez will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2015, at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Prideville Road, Amelia Court House, Va.
Viewing for Mr. Rodriguez-Nunez will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the funeral establishment.
In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to www.GoFundMe.com/eg4ar288.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Rodriguez-Nunez at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Jimmy my friend, you are gone but never forgotten, many that knew you still bring your name up in conversations.
Stay happy, and rest in peace, this world is not a good place. And I don't think, it will ever change brother , RIP.....
Sierra
Edwin Sierra
Friend
September 10, 2023
My Friend and Family, my deepest condolences to all of you, there are no words that can make a change to Jaime leaving us, His calling just came too soon, I know he is already making sure you, his family gain the needed strength to pull together and continue to live and remember his legacy, I met him in Germany in 1980, and never forgot him, and never will, Rest In Peace Jaime.
Edwin Sierra
September 25, 2015
Mrs. Rodriguez and Family please except my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Husband and Father. Jimmy was my Platoon Sergeant while assigned to the 54th QM CO,2nd Platoon. He was a great Noncommissioned Officer and the epitome of what a great leader should be. He taught, mentored, and showed all his Soldiers what "Right" looked like. He was friendly, outspoken, stood up for what was right, loved his job, loved his Soldiers and the U.S. Army. Most importantly, he was a family man who loved his family endlessly. Jaime you have earned your wings. We loved you but GOD loved you more and called you home to GLORY. May you Rest in Eternal Peace my Brother in Arms. You will surely be missed. For the good times, I salute you.
SFC (R) Habibah Prevost
September 21, 2015
From my family to yours, please accept our condolences. I personally did not know Jimmy, but he was a 57F/92M so that's makes all of you family. I pray that God guides him home, and give your family the strength to cope. Remember "Gone But Never Forgotten"
Everard Durgadin
September 20, 2015
Mrs. Rodriguez:
Our condolences to the Rodriguez family upon the passing of Jimmy. We pray that the many happy memories of Jimmy's life with all of you will, with time, overcome the sadness and pain you are undergoing.
Tony Somoza (MSG, USA Retired)
September 19, 2015
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