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Mark Rodda Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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April 15, 2011
We made a commitment to God when we were so young & so immature only to have it broken. I loved you back then, and have ever since (just a more grown, friendship love)-even though our lives went seperate. You always knew how to make me laugh & cheer me up. The friendship we shared together until the last of your days will always remain in my heart. You are the only person to ever visit my moms grave without me to talk to her about me (that really made my heart smile). You are an engraved piece of my heart, Mark Shawn Rodda. Much love to all of your family & friends...Love, Raven
April 13, 2011
one of many... written April 17,2010
Dear Mark,
I wish looking back that I could have had the courage to finish, and give you the letter I started over and over before I gave your stuff back to your mom. Maybe things would be different now. Maybe I could have saved us both. I believe in my heart that deep down wherever you could really let me and Bryan in, you knew that we love you so. I will never forget the day Bry looked at me and said "Mommy Mark loves you and so do I" and when I told you, you smiled and said.. I do. You were the last thing I ever expected to walk in our life and the love I never believed was real. You are my Edward, I will love you for the rest of my days and I know when GOD takes me please look for me I am still looking for you.
My love always,
Kelly
Zack Holthausen
July 30, 2010
Hey Dad,
I cant believe you are really gone... I miss you so much it has been really hard getting through this I never thought at 17 i would lose you. I have so many good memories with you fishing,going to see movies,and just sitting on the couch watching tv and talking.I almost finished my chest piece i wish you could see it and tell me what you think i wish we could of gone and got tattos together I really miss you and I miss all the jokes and laughing we did I love you dad i will always miss you and never forget you. I hope to make you proud from down here I know you will help me from up there.. I'll see you when i get there.
Love your son Zack
Cynthia Hill
June 10, 2010
My dear friend Terri I'm lost for words I wish that i could take the pain away and bring peace into your heart and mind. I didn't know your brother but I know what its like to loose a brother. I hope you can one day find comfort in the fact you will see him again one day... I love you and i will always be here for you. I will continue to pray for your family including Missy and Zack...
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Welsey Fitzhugh
June 5, 2010
I never got the chance to meet you but I did know Zack. I saw the pain in his eyes from losing you, you really meant alot to him. Whenever he needs someone i will always be there for him. Please look over him from above. You will be never forgotten and always missed. ill meet you when i get there.
Love, Welsey
June 1, 2010
I didn't know you but I know and love Zack. He is one of my best friends. I can't pretend to know what it is like to lose a father but I do know the pain of loss. I'll be there whenever he needs someone to listen. He is a great kid and a great friend. I don't know what I'd do without him. I'd be a tottaly different person if I hadn't met him. You ment a lot to him and he means alot to me.
You will be missed, Travis Satterwhite
May 7, 2010
Mark,
Its been 3 weeks and nothing has changed. I still have no idea what to do. Its still so hard. We still cant believe this. Im still worried about our son. I am doing everything I can to make sure hes ok. You are always in our thoughts.
Love, Missy
April 30, 2010
Mark,
I cant believe your gone. I see you when i look at our son. I also see the pain of loosing you in his eyes. This has been so very hard. I dont know what to do to fix this for him. I know it will take a long time to come to terms with. I will take care of our son down here as I know you will look over him from up there...
You will be forever missed and never ever forgotten...There is a place in our hearts that will forever be yours
See you on the other side.
Love, Missy
Kelly Roberts
April 29, 2010
April 29, 2010
Mark,
I miss you everyday and I hope your soul is peaceful up there,and GOD is taking good care of you. No matter where I go or what I do I keep you close with me..I wish I could have you back with me more than anything. I never thought I would ever find everything I wanted in one person until you came in my life and now you are the one person that I just don't know how to live without. I will love you for the rest of my life.
Till I see you again....
~ Kelly Roberts, Gloucester, Virginia
Terri Miller
April 24, 2010
Mark,
I am so sorry that I never understood you. There are so many things I would change and say to you if I could just have that chance. You will live forever in my heart and memories. I see your smile everytime Zack smiles. I hope you know how much I Love you and miss you.
Your baby sis Terri
Kelly Roberts
April 23, 2010
Bryan Jameson told me this morning he wanted to live in the sky with me and you... God, we miss you. Our love always, Kelly & Bry
April 20, 2010
Terri, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. You & your family will be in our prayers. ......Lisa Phillips Smith & Adam Smith (Richmond, VA)
Kelly Roberts
April 20, 2010
Dear Mark,
You were the one I wanted to grow old with and raise Bry with.. Opening a tattoo/piercing shop and a house with a big old porch by the water... We love you.Look for me when I get there..I will be looking for you. Thank you for walking into our life and all the smiles and happiness you brought us,even with all the chaos..my love always Kelly and Bryan Jameson..
Brad Barker
April 18, 2010
Mark you will be truly missed. Rest in Peace my friend, till we meet again save me a seat...
RICHARD AND MARY TUCKER
April 17, 2010
KEN AND LINDA,
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Kenny & Millie Writtenberry
April 17, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of need.
Tiffanie Shifflett
April 17, 2010
Aunt Linda, Uncle Ken and Terri..I am so shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Mark. I just can not believe that he is gone. This morning I was remembering the time I came to your beach house and spent a week there with you all. Mark and I would take walks on the beach and we would go out on the boat with Uncle Ken. And I remember when we all met at Kingsdominion. What great memories. I only wish that we had been able to see each other more often. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. All of you, including the children. God bless you all.
Raven Carlton
April 17, 2010
To the Rodda family- I am so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My heart, thoughts, love & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Suzanne Zimmerman
April 17, 2010
To Ken and Linda, Terri & Zack. I am deeply sorry for the loss of Mark. Though I didn't know him as well as I knew the rest of you, I know how special he was to you. You all are like my second family, I'm here for anything you need, and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Gough
April 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time!!
WILLIS HAWKINS
April 16, 2010
TO THE RODDA FAMILY,WE WILL ALL MISS MARK HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY, THE CASEY AUTO BOYS.....J.R. TIM, TAYLOR, WILLIS,KELLY WILLIAM R.
Angel Harris (Alvis)
April 16, 2010
To the Rodda family, It's been so long since I've seen you all & I was so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. May God fill your hearts with comfort in your time of need.
Wendy Overlee
April 16, 2010
You will be missed by so many. I hadn't seen you in awhile but always asked of you, all my memories of you are filled with laughter and good times.
Ken, Linda, Terri and family we love you and may God be with you to comfort you. We are here if you need anything.
April 16, 2010
Dearest Linda and Ken--My heartfelt thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Emma
April 16, 2010
I didnt know Mark very well, but what I did know is that he knew how to make people laugh. He will be missed. My greatest sympathy to the family and friends.
barbara ewing
April 16, 2010
so sorry to hear of marks passing. we worked together at opd.he was always so nice.
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