Roderick L. Davis

Davis Roderick L. Davis, 26, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at 4:10 p.m. in Columbus, OH. Roderick was born December 1, 1987 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard L. and Denise Ford Davis. He graduated from Independence High School in 2006 where he excelled academically and played on the varsity basketball team. Roderick played football on the junior varsity football team for Groveport Madison High School. Roderick will be remembered by his big brown beautiful eyes and his warm infectious smile. He was a true Boston Celtics fan. He was a phenomenal and protective father. He enjoyed swimming, reading, teacher, and guiding his sons who were the pride and joy of his life. Rod was saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost in 2005 at New Covenant Believers Church. Rod attended Columbus State University and was currently enrolled with Ohio State Barber College in Columbus, while working second shift as a laborer. Roderick leaves to cherish his memories and rejoice in his peace his parents, Richard "Rick" Jr., of Columbus, Denise Ibaka, Canal Winchester with whom he made his home; his children, Mario, Marshawn, Noah (Danielle Johns); siblings, Richard Jr. (Erin), Reynoldsburg, Robert (at home), Akeem and Kareem, Lamar, Elyria, Ohio, Ryan and Justin, Columbus, Anissa (Darryl) Anderson, Youngstown, OH, Richawn, Columbus; his grandmother, Juanita Bunkley, Youngstown, Ohio; god-brothers, Jarrell, Brandon, Vince, Terrell, Jett, Aaron and Markus; his best friend, Mechell; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends. Roderick was preceded in death by his sister Shalae, grandparents Wesley McClellan Carrie Lee Davis Raymond Keeles Albert and LaVerne Ford; great-grandparents, Rev. Sentennial and Ardella Bunkley, and Oneida Huntley. Friends may call from 10 - 11 a.m. at New Birth Ministries, Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43209 where services will immediately follow. Arrangements were entrusted to COTNER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Visit www.cotnerfuneralhome.com to send condolences.