Rodney Lane Achord

Rodney Lane Achord, age 65, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Rodney was a lifelong resident devoted to his family, his community, and above all, his faith. He worked for many years for the City of Natchitoches where he served as a lineman and a staking engineer. After retirement, he served as an electrician in Natchitoches and the surrounding areas.

Rodney had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting, but his greatest passion was serving the Lord. He was a faithful servant who spent his Sundays preaching at the Courtyard in Natchitoches, sharing the hope and peace he found in his Savior. His unwavering faith shaped every part of his life, and even in his final days, he took every opportunity to share the Gospel with those around him.

Rodney's most heartfelt prayer was for his children and grandchildren to come to know the Lord. He lived his life as an example of what it meant to walk in faith, and his legacy will continue through the lives he touched with his words, service, and his love.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A service to honor his life will be at 10:00 am on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Ben Keele and Bro. Tommy Rush officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Blanchard St. Denis on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Rodney Lane Achord was born November 18,1959 in Natchitoches, LA to Marcele and R.L. Achord. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his daughter Chasity Achord, his sisters Marlene Lindsey and Debbie Morgan, and his grandson Bradden Bynog. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Monica Achord, his children Randy Achord and his wife Candace, Casie Deville and her husband Michael, Rian Achord and his wife Haylea, Naomi Smith and her husband Roger, Luke Spears and his wife Eryn, Eric Breedlove and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Ashton Deville, Collin Achord, Joshua Simmons, Cadence Achord, Corbin Achord, Madison Breedlove, River Deville, Camille Achord, and Kahler Achord.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Joey Longlois, Dale Martin, Willie Paige, Terry Williams, Jeff Mahloch, and Kelly Gray.

The family warmly invites everyone to join in the honorary City of Natchitoches service procession, departing Blanchard St. Denis at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025.