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Rodney Billings Obituary

Rodney C. Billings June 18, 1940 - Sept. 13, 2010 Passed away at home in San Francisco on September 13, 2010. Born in upstate New York, Rod was a long time resident of the Bay Area. He is survived by his brother, Alfred Billings, in Florida, and his sisters, Marilyn Jones, and Ann Baggett, in New York. Rod will be remembered for his generous spirit and active involvement in the many organizations he belonged to including the Freewheelers Car Club, Classic Car Club of America, Cadillac-LaSalle Car Club, and SF Front Runners to name a few. Rod was a valued employee of Spectrum Label Makers and retired after many productive years with a gold Rolex on his wrist, which he cherished. Rod was a loyal and responsible friend to many, had a strong work ethic, was sincere and honest, and was never late for anything. Rod was clean and sober for the last 30 years of his life. Everyone who knew Rod has a Rod Billings story. If you have a story to share, or want to hear one, please join us as we celebrate his life on Sunday October 24, 2010 between 11 am and 2 pm, at the Freewheelers Car Club at 2060 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco (between 101 and 280). In lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation to The Lung Association of America would be appropriate.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Ron

October 8, 2010

I met Rodney approx 45 yrs ago water skiing in the Sacramento Delta. We were both from Sacramento and our friendship had lasted all these years.
It was approx 1 yr ago that I last saw him and we would occasionally talk by phone. He was an unique individual; one you couldn't help but to like and remember. He will be missed. Sad, he had so much life and so much to live for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eric

October 7, 2010

i lived with rod for a short time a few years ago. he was a true gem and i will miss his kind spirit.

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