Rodney Serviss Sr.

On Thursday, June 20, 2024; Rodney ‘Rod’ Paul Serviss, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family at Kaiser in Vacaville, California. He was born on March 7, 1948 to Dwite and Viora Serviss. Rodney attended Mira Loma High School in Sacramento before studying at Sacramento City College, where he met his loving wife, Marilyn Thompson. They were married on December 23, 1972 at the First Church of God in Sacramento and spent 51 happy years together. They built their home and life and raised their family in Fairfield, California, where they lived for over 40 years. A proud veteran, Rodney served in the US Navy, attaining the rank of Sonar Technician Surface, 3rd Class before he was honorably discharged to help care for his ailing father. He served in the Vietnam War on the USS John Paul Jones. While serving his country, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon. Rodney was a devoted and loving father to Rodney, Jr (Amy), Christopher (Michelle), Lisa, Beverly, and Demont. He was considered “dad” to many over the years and welcomed his home to those who needed it. He volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed his years as an operator/owner of a Christmas tree lot. Rodney was proud of his career as a maintainer at Ball Metal where he was a dedicated employee for over 38 years before he retired. After his retirement he enjoyed his time with his family and his grandchildren. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Dwite and Viora, sister Linda, and nephews Billy and Rodney. He is survived by his wife and children, his brother Gordon (Jennifer), his sister Leora, his 20 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren with a 9th on the way, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, located at 800 Jefferson St in Fairfield, California at 10:00 am on July 25, 2024. Interment will be at the Sacramento Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 5810 Midway Rd. in Dixon, California at 1:30 pm on July 25. Flowers to be delivered to the church between 9:00 and 9:30 the morning of the funeral.

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Rodney Serviss Sr.

March 7, 1948 - June 20, 2024