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Ronald Vincent Roddy

1931 - 2021

Ronald Vincent Roddy obituary, 1931-2021, Gary, IN

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Ronald Roddy Obituary

Ronald Vincent Roddy, born August 23, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Rev. Roy and Sadie Roddy, transitioned to Heaven on August 19, 2021. Ronnie graduated from Gary Roosevelt High School, Class of 1950. He relocated to Chicago and worked at Vitner's Snacks as a truck driver. He earned his bachelor's degree from University of Chicago; met and married Helen Young; to their union, Stephanie Janal was born. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Harry, Theopolis, Donald; sisters, Dorothy Thompson, and Katherine Buck. Survived by two daughters, Stephanie of Milwaukee, WI, and Dominque; brother, Franklin of Gary; sister, Patricia Roddy-Nixon of Merrillville; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorial celebration Friday September 3, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at First Church of God, 134 E 43rd Ave., Gary IN 46409 Rev. Jacquelyn Drago-Hunter, Senior Pastor.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 2, 2021.

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R Pelester Hinton

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My sympathy and condolences to the family of my classmate of the Class of 1950 Gary Roosevelt High School.

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