Funeral services for Freddie Lee Rodacker, 69, of Turnerville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Turnerville with Mr. Carl Lee Ivester officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rodacker passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born Aug. 4, 1953, in Turnerville, he was the son of the late Fred Lee and Marie Morgan Rodacker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an aunt, Aline Hickman.
As a young man, Freddie worked with his dad as a logger. Over the years he also worked as an electrician, drove a truck for Morgan Concrete and owned/operated Freddie's Small Engine Repair Shop. Being a man of many talents, Freddie was naturally a jack of all trades. He was known as the community fix-it man who enjoyed being outdoors, working in his garden and plowing local gardens for his neighbors. In his spare time, he was also a gunsmith who enjoyed reloading rounds and sighting in firearms. More importantly, Freddie loved his family and enjoyed teaching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren practical skills for everyday life.
Survivors include wife of 50 years, Joann Moore Rodacker of Turnerville; son, Joey Rodacker of Turnerville; daughter, Cindy Scott (fiancé, Lance Lovell) of Turnerville; grandchildren, Kayla Scott, Dakota Scott, Bradley Rodacker, Cooper Rodacker, Hunter Lovell and McKenzie Lovell; great-grandchildren, Kainan Scott, Everly Scott and Hasten Rodacker; special cousin, Margie Williams; numerous other special relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home.
The family would like to recognize Pruitt Health Hospice for their care of Freddie during his recent illness.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.