Roderick Farb McMullan Petty

I remember him as a very kind and gentle soul He had a very captivating smile This world would be a much better place if we had more like him,

I remember Rod from Central High School. I lost my brother in 2003. Although Rod´s illness was a lifelong journey , I do know the loss of a brother and how comforting I found stories or memories. Heather and Dina, your brother was so good to me-and so many others-back then. All of you left an indelible legacy in my life. Kudos to your parents and step parents, all role models. I am sorry for your loss here on Earth; however, Rod is Home now will always be an angel. He was always willing to help me whether with a ride, his sage wisdom (even then I respected his advice), his unconditional support of all people (high school can be so brutal) impressed me and has followed me throughout my life, and his fierce devotion (despite the tangles) to family. He knew his limitations. He recognized the gifts he was chosen to carry throughout his life. I do not recall him ever being labeled or ever complaining about his condition. I recall long car rides and those azure, blue eyes staring into my soul as we debated our futures and what adventure we could plan next. He was a true friend. I still remember our EXTREMELY AWKWARD first phone conversation. Remember those old rotary phones with the curly tail to the base. I think y´all were one of my first friends to have YOUR OWN PHONE LINE. Anyway, my mom answered and somehow I knew he was calling. "GET OFF THE PHONE MOM" "Susan , is this Dina and Heather´s brother?" "UGHHHHH MOM, GOODBYE." "Let him know I will make banana bread if he likes it (my grandfather suffered debilitating heart conditions-she had heart healthy ideas-insert giant teen angst and eye rolls. I think we made plans to go out to Lake Nichol or somewhere. We got through the precariousness and became trusted allies. He was always honest too. Gosh, I will remember your family in my prayers.
When I speak to my angels (Joshua-brother, Grandmother, both Mary Elsie and Geneva, and my unsurpassed hero, my Daddy) I hope y´all don´t mind if I include Rod. I am sorry it took this to let you know how unique he was. I am letting him know through prayers and meditation. Peace, love, and blessings.
BTW, ladies, my second hole ear piercing at your house is still there. It is obvious we did it ourselves. I actually tell the story occasionally of why it is weirdly placed.
Susan Baeder Lollar

I knew Rod from Covenant Presbyterian church, Anytime I met him he always said he wanted to help people, I feel that anyone who met him was a better person for that, We need morel like him in this world today,