Rodney Lee Dillard

Mr. Rodney Lee Dillard, age 67 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the local emergency department.

Rodney was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 23, 1958, son of Geneva Scoggins Dillard and the late J.D. Dillard. He was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and had retired from the Dye House at Mt. Vernon Mills. Following his retirement, he was employed at the Menlo Elementary School as a custodian. Rodney was an avid animal lover and loved his dog Rosie and his cat, Waldo. He had been a member of the Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed fishing and hiking. Rodney always had a smile on his face and enjoyed meeting new friends and talking.

Rodney is survived by his mother, Geneva Dillard; son and daughter-in-law, Ethan and Olivia Nixon; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Debra Dillard; grandchildren, Grey Nixon and Asher Nixon; special friends, Dennis Amberson and Kaylor Amberson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Rodney will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith and Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.

The Family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Floyd Felines, www.floydfelines.org or to your favorite charity.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Rodney Lee Dillard. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.