Rodney Williams

Rodney Dean Williams

39, a native of Jonesville and a resident of Baton Rouge passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Rodney's life touched many by his strength, kindness, perseverance and courage that he showed us each day. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to both the communities of Baton Rouge and Jonesville for the love, prayers and support shown to us over the past two years. Although we will miss him deeply, he will live on in our hearts and minds through our memories forever. Our sincerest thanks to his doctors, nurses, and radiation techs at The Pennington Cancer Center and The Hematology/Oncology Clinic at the Baton Rouge General. Our deepest appreciation and thanks to The Hospice of Baton Rouge and his nurse Tina, who showed him the same loving, heartfelt care that she gave our beloved daughter Payton. Rodney graduated from Block High School in Jonesville in 1993. He served in the Louisiana National Guard from 1994-2000 and earned the rank of E4 Specialist. He attended and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2005, while working a full-time job, starting up and running his first business, and helping take care of his family. Rodney was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved anything that involved being outdoors, especially cooking barbecue on the grill and tailgating at LSU football games.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife and best friend, Lynne Elizabeth Brouillette Williams; daughter, Paige Williams of Pineville; parents, Kirby and Kay King of Jonesville and Gary and Linda Williams of Central; sisters, Kacie C. Boyette and Jamison, Jennifer W. Coley and Grant both of Jonesville and Shea M. Boothe of Baton Rouge; grandparents, Wilbur and Bettie McLawchlin and Rose Williams Crawford of Jonesville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Derrell Williams; sister, Christine Bennett, and his precious and adored daughter, Payton Lynne Williams.

Visiting hours will be observed at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, on Monday, January 12, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting to continue at Jonesville United Methodist Church, 111 Second Street, Jonesville on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Until services at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Bro. Jim Elder. Burial will follow in the Heards Cemetery in Manifest.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Ainsworth, Scott Bean, Scott Passman, Michael Pennington, Logan Taunton and Jeremy Wood.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial, leave a personal note to the family or, order flowers at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, January 12, 2015
6:00 pm8:00 pm

Service

Visitation

Jonesville United Methodist Church
111 2nd Street
Jonesville, LA  71343
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
10:00 am 1:00 pm

Funeral Service

Jonesville United Methodist Church
111 2nd Street
Jonesville, LA  71343
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
1:00 pm