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Rodney Earl SANDERS

1964 - 2018

Rodney Earl SANDERS obituary, 1964-2018, Springfield, OH

BORN

1964

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home

838 East High Street

Springfield, Ohio

Rodney SANDERS Obituary

SANDERS, Rodney Earl 54 went to a precious reunion with his God, family and friends who went before him on both sides. He lost his battle with lung cancer after 1 1/2 years. He was born on July 5, 1964, the son of Charles and Marcy Sanders. Rodney was a 1983 graduate from Northeastern High School. Rodney had been employed with AT&T since 2001. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Columbus. In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars and computers. He was preceded in death by many family members and his fur buddy Gizmo. Survivors include his parents; children Amanda (Jeremy) Plantz, Marcelline Abby (Derrick) Pearson, Jenni Craig and Ryan Sanders; step children Aaron (Megan) Steinhauer and Mickaela (Jacob) Strohl; brothers Michael (Tina) Sanders and Mark (Beverly) Sanders; sister Cindy Longberry; nine grandchildren; cousin/sister Tresa (David) Detillion; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Services to honor Rodney will be Tuesday at 2:00PM in the Memorial Home with Pastor R.C. McDonald officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial contributions are requested to be given at any Security National Bank C/O Amanda Plantz to help with his son Ryan Sanders care and education. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.

Published by Springfield News Sun from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2018.
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You are missed in a way that can't be measured. Til we meet again my friend.

Carrie Mounts

August 22, 2018

Rest in peace, my friend. I will remember the good times.

David Martin, Attorney

August 15, 2018

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You will be sadly missed. RIP

Chris & Kim Deane

August 13, 2018

RiH pops aka Rodney u will be missed by all love u always pops.

Michael Craig

August 12, 2018

To Rodney's family & friends. I remember sitting on our screened-in porch for several hours talking, laughing & having many giggles. We had snacks etc. We're a cousin of Amy's, & he truly was a nice man! We're sorry for your loss. Tim & Lynda Fahey Bath Twp. Ohio

August 12, 2018

Well what can I say about pops aka Rodney but he was a great man and good father-in-law to me and a great Grandpa to my and Jennipher's kids. Rip pops u will be missed by all love u pops.

Michael Craig

August 12, 2018

Having a hard time finding the words, Rodney will be missed by so many and touched so many lives. There are so many memories that run through my mind. God bless and many prayers for the family and friends at this time and may you find strength in each other during this sorrow filled time.

Shelley Fitzhugh

August 11, 2018

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Aug

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home

838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505

Aug

14

Service

2:00 p.m.

Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home

838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505

Aug

14

Burial

Rose Hill Burial Park.

OH

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838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505

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