Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lamkin, Rodney "Rod" J. April 18, 2023
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Friday May 5. 2023

                          Rodney J."Rod" Lamkin

IONIA-On Thursday, April 18th, 2023.Rodney J."Rod" Lamkin, beloved husband, son, 
father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at 61 years old.He 
lived in Ionia, MI; formerly from Bay City, MI where he was born October 16, 
1961.

In 2022, Rod retired from Lacks Enterprises after 34 dedicated years,. he was a 
skilled woodworker for most of his adult life and pt love into every piece he 
made.He also enjoyed playing golf, watching sports, traveling to ball parks 
around the country.

One of Rod's biggest and most rewarding passions was making Christmas magic for 
many children each year.He wanted everyone to believe the spirit of Christmas 
and took great pride in this role. He truly found just as much joy in it as he 
created.

Rod was a true family man and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy; 
parents,Jim and Sandy; children, Kevin (Heather), Shannon (Tyler),Christina 
(Dave), Kathy, Philip (Katy), Richard, and Joe (Theresa); grandchildren; 
James,Finn, Nolan,Justin (Kaylee),Jason (Tiffany), Jessica, Ross, 
Mathilda(Aaron), Landin, Maddix, Wyatt, Seth, Rylee, Monique, Richard,Tommy and 
Kyler; 12 great-grandchildren siblings, Danny(Tina),Cheri (Joe); a handful of 
special nieces and  nephews, many other "children and grandchildren" he took 
under his wing, and countless friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 13th, 12-4p.m. at the Ionia 
County fishing and Hunting Club with in Bertha Brock Park in Ionia,MI.

Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial 
contribution to Hope academy of West Michigan,3300 36th St.SE.Grand Rapids,MI 
49512. Hope Academy was very special to Rod. Donations will ensure the Christmas 
spirit lives on for many of the children there.

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