Photo courtesy of Bradley's Funeral Home & Crematory - Marion
Marion, Virginia
Feb 9, 1960 – Apr 18, 2022 (Age 62)
Wytheville, VA
Howard Zane “Rodney” McGhee, Jr., age 62 passed away Monday April 18, 2022 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
He was born in Smyth County, VA and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garland McGhee, Martha McGhee, Guy Martin, Margaret Martin and his father in law, Vance Gross. He was a dump truck driver with Salem Stone and thoroughly enjoyed his job. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, was an avid race fan and a huge college football fan.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Gross McGhee; parents, Howard McGhee, Sr. and Dora Jane Martin McGhee; step sons, Joseph Campbell and wife Kristi, Justin Campbell and wife Anja; sister, Marsha McGhee Powley and husband Todd; nephew, Benton Powley and wife Breanne; niece, Erin Powley and fiancee Tyler; step grandchildren, Isabella Grace Campbell, Isaac Waylon Campbell; mother in law, Mildred Gross. He is also survived by his cat and dog, Ozzie and Kirby.
Funeral services will be held at 3PM Friday April 22, 2022 at the Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Harry Howe officiating. Interment will follow in Walkers Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-3PM prior to services. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home is serving the family.
Read MoreWhat a great guy. Was just thinking about him and wanted to say hello in heaven❤
Tammy Norman Wallick
February 09, 2025 | Marion, VA
Sending heartfelt sympathies
Gail Hoofnagle
May 02, 2022 | Abingdon, VA | Neighbor
Met Rodney more than 40 years ago at Wythe Raceway. So sorry to hear of his passing. I hope you will find peace and comfort in your memories of him.
W L K Crigger
April 26, 2022 | Wytheville, VA | Acquaintance
Remembered By
Betty Williams
April 23, 2022 | Atkins, VA
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love Uncle
Bill & Lisa Powley
April 22, 2022
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Lisa Powley
April 22, 2022 | Free Union, VA
Sending my deepest of sympathy, love & heartfelt condolences to Rodney's family, wife Janet, & friends. Keeping you all very close in my heart, thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Praying for your comfort & peace. Rodney was a wonderful friend to me & to so many. He had a beautiful heart & always made us laugh! I will always cherish & have such fond memories of hanging out & having fun with all the Atkins gang in highschool. May Rodney forever rest in peace.
Wynn Cox Fair
April 22, 2022 | Johnson City, TN | Friend
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for the families
Alice Johnston
April 22, 2022 | Wytheville, VA | Friend
We are thinking about you !!
D WILSON
April 22, 2022
