Rodney J. Walker, Jr
Rodney J. Walker, Jr., 48 of Tipton died on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Tipton on October 4, 1973 to Rodney J. & Georgia Sue (Ziegler) Walker, Sr. He had many nicknames throughout the years – “Roddy” or “Hot Rod”; later “Rod” or “Rodney” in high school and “Roc” when in college.
Rodney worked for E&B Paving for many years. He also hauled pumpkins in the fall; in his younger days he detasseled and derouged in the fields. Rodney had a good work ethic and didn’t mind a hard day’s work. He graduated from Tipton High School, Class of 1993. After high school, he graduated from Vincennes University with a degree in Business Administration.
Rodney enjoyed target shooting with a pistol using a grip he handcrafted himself out of wood. He liked to work with his hands, tinkering with small electronic repairs for family and friends. He could repair many small electrical items and repurpose new items out of old ones. Rodney was a history buff; he was especially interested in reading about the wars. He enjoyed a variety of music but as of lately he especially enjoyed country music and he was a collector of Elvis memorabilia. He also loved to collect old rare stamps and old coins. Rodney enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Rodney is survived by his mother, Sue Holloway of Atlanta; his father, Rodney Walker, Sr. and wife Sandy of Noblesville; a sister, Jennifer McMillan and husband Raymond of Sheridan.
Rodney’s family will received friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. There will be a private committal service at West Grove Cemetery in Hamilton County, Indiana at a later date.
Suzzy and Jennifer
I am so sorry to hear of Rodney’s passing.
You are definitely in our prayers.
Love you all.
Thank you
Rodney, you are very sadly missed! My condolences to your Loved ones. Prayers to your Family.
Thank you
To Rodney’s Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. I’ve known Rodney, “Roc” since we went to school together at Vincennes. I had been reaching out to him over the phone past few years since we had such a great connection with music and history.
I texted a few times after the first of the New Year. Since I hadn’t heard from him I thought it was odd so I looked him up and saw his obituary.
He was a kind, old soul. He would always be there to lend an ear or just talk trivia. I am saddened about learning about this news.
Much love and light to you all. If you need to reach me please don’t hesitate to reach out. Although his presence is not with us physically he will always be an imprint in my life and those he touched.
Thank you Janet, he loved you too!!
So many times Rodney and I’d discuss the Civil War..my favorite subject ..I thot I knew quite a lot about it…but when talking with Rodney..I learned all kinds of thangs about the Civil War ..like..once..there were 3 Yankees that crossed into the state of Tennessee..got drunk..and hid under some unidentified bridge ..huh..now why didn’t our history books didn’t include that important piece of information ..this is how Rodneys & my conversations would usually go..whoever could come up with the biggest tale..we laughed at each other …I’m sure gonna miss ya Rodney …now ..go rest high own that mountain..cos ya work own earth is done…Amen
Thank you, for sharing this!
So sorry for your loss jennifer and sue
Thank you