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Rodney WILLIAMS Obituary

Rodney O. Williams Jr. 65, passed away after an adventurous and well-lived life from cancer at his home in Spokane, WA on January 22, 2022. Rod enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to and playing music, but most importantly family time. He had the brightest smile in the room and was always full of wisdom and advice.

Rod was preceded in death by his mother, Marie L. Williams, and survived by his father, Rodney O. Williams Sr, Cynthia V. Williams (Wife), sisters Charlene (Tommy) Devitt, Ave (Michael) Sagona, brothers Charles (Trudy), Brent (Jean Anne), Brett (Melissa) Williams, son Chad (Katie) Primmer, daughter Michelle, six wonderful grandchildren, as well as his extended family and an abundance of friends.

Rod retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 2019 after 43 years of hard work. He started his career in his home state Louisiana then transferred to Washington State in 1988.

While we would love to hold a memorial service in Rod's name, he was a private person who wished to be cremated and have his ashes spread in a Celebration of Life at a later date in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Gone but not forgotten, This Wise Ol' Owl is forever in our hearts.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Feb. 2, 2022.

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Calvin Schertenleib

February 3, 2022

To Rodney's family,
Rodney was my original trainer at the VHT's at Kaiser Aluminum. I met Rodney in 2004. We worked together until his retirement in 2019. Over the last few days we have been sharing so many great Rodney stories... He had the greatest sense of humor! Rodney will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Calvin Schertenleib

Ron Shine

February 3, 2022

Rodney was a colorful man and I truly enjoyed working with him. I with the best condolences at this somber moment, and that all prayers reach Rodney's family. He will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ron Shine

Carol Colson Rodriguez

February 2, 2022

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can remember Rod having a one of a kind laugh. Prayers to your family.

Joylynn and Paul

February 2, 2022

Cindy our hearts are with you. Many great memories of hanging out in your backyard, Rod at the bbq with music rocking. Love and hugs.

Dan Wilson, President - United Steelworkers

February 2, 2022

Condolences to Rodney's family. Rodney was much more than a longtime member of the United Steelworkers, he was also a co-worker and good friend to those of us who worked with him. RIP

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