• Visitation
  • Monday, September 28 at Raymond Community Church United Church of Christ (8217 W 6 Mile Rd, Franksville) from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
• Funeral Service
  • Monday, September 28, at Raymond Community Church United Church of Christ (8217 W 6 Mile Rd, Franksville) starting at 12:30 p.m.

Rodney J. Scott

June 22, 1975 – September 11, 2026

Rodney Jene Scott, 51, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026. Rodney was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and a proud American who carried the title of soldier with tremendous pride.

Rodney was the kind of man people did not forget. At first, he could come across as tough, guarded, and maybe a little intimidating. But those who were fortunate enough to truly know him knew there was so much more beneath that exterior. Rodney was fiercely loyal, funny, thoughtful, protective, and deeply caring. He had a generous heart and a genuine concern for the people around him.

Rodney was someone you could count on for the truth. He listened without judgment, but he was never afraid to tell you exactly what he thought. His honesty was one of the things people valued most about him. If you needed an honest broker, someone who would stand beside you and tell you what you needed to hear, Rodney was the guy you wanted on your side.

He also had a way of staying connected to the people he loved. Sometimes that meant being there for a difficult conversation or offering support when life became complicated. Other times, it meant filling your phone with memes and videos until you wondered if he had anything else to do. That was Rodney. He found ways to make people laugh and reminded them that even in difficult times, there was still room for a smile.

Rodney took genuine pride in the accomplishments of his friends. He encouraged the people around him to keep moving forward and was proud when he saw those he cared about succeed. He did not simply make friends throughout his life. He became part of their families. The relationships he built were meaningful, lasting, and treasured.

Perhaps no part of Rodney’s life meant more to him than his service to his country. He was immensely proud to have served as a soldier and carried the memories and stories of his time overseas with him throughout his life. He understood the weight of the uniform he wore and the responsibility that came with serving something larger than himself. To those who served alongside him, Rodney was a warrior and a giant on the battlefield. His service was a source of tremendous pride, and the courage and dedication he demonstrated in uniform remained a part of who he was long after he returned home.

But Rodney’s greatest treasures were not found on a battlefield. They were found in the people he loved.

He cherished his family and spoke lovingly of his grandparents. He was a proud uncle to Lillie, Nora, and Piper, and he valued the special place family held in his life. He treasured the friendships he made and the people who became family along the way.

Some of Rodney’s happiest memories were found in life’s simple moments: traveling, sharing a beverage with someone he cared about, attending a fair, playing a game, or sitting around the kitchen table talking. He absolutely loved being at the family farm, whether he was helping with chores, climbing behind the wheel to use the equipment, or simply spending time surrounded by the people he loved. To Rodney, the farm was more than a place; it was a place where he felt at home, connected to his family, and part of something bigger than himself. He understood that life is made up of these seemingly ordinary moments, and somehow, Rodney had a way of making them feel important.

Rodney’s sudden passing has left a space that cannot be filled. Yet the stories already being shared, and the countless stories that will continue to be told, make one thing unmistakably clear: Rodney mattered.

He was a source of strength and protection to the people he loved. He was a friend who showed up, a brother who cared, an uncle who mattered, and a soldier who proudly served his country. He gave people laughter, friendship, honesty, encouragement, and support, often without ever realizing just how much those things meant.

Rodney will be remembered for his contagious smile and unforgettable laugh, his tough exterior and generous heart, his unwavering loyalty, and the way he made people feel valued and protected. He was taken far too soon, but the friendships he built, the lives he touched, the country he served, and the memories he created will remain long after his passing.

His memory will live on in every story told around the kitchen table, every laugh shared among friends, every moment his family remembers him, and in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to call him family or friend.

Rodney Jene Scott was a soldier, a warrior, a protector, a friend, and a man who loved deeply in his own unmistakable way.

He served his country. He stood by his people. He left his mark.

He will be deeply missed, proudly remembered, and never forgotten.

Rodney is survived by his father, Rodney (Marcie) Scott; his mother, Jean M. Wagner (nee Wolfe); his brother, Michael (Kim); his nieces, Lillie, Nora, and Piper; as well as aunts, uncles, other relatives, and countless friends who were blessed to know him.

Visitation will be held at Raymond Community Church United Church of Christ (8217 W 6 Mile Rd, Franksville) on Monday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Raymond.

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