Roderick Childs, age 55

Lost to gun violence on January 23, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Rod
    1 Old Rod
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 A Humanitarian
    1 loveable
  • Occupation:
    1 Business Owner- Mattress Builder
  • Workplace:
    1 Victory Bedding
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  • Comments:
    2 He was the "Greatest Unsung Humanitarian Hero" in Polk County, and his Award is overdue.
    3 Great guy Will always have a place in my heart Kevin
    2 He was a great man and friend!
    2 Rip Rod. --Harry Holmes
    1 Rest Easy Cousin Rod * Love Forever Joy
    1 Our sincerest condolences to the family. We will miss him. Tom and Denice
    1 i love and miss you ol man we will never forget you forever in my heart❤️🤞🏾

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