Rodney Griffith

Rodney E Griffith was born November 7, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, to Harold and Mary Griffith. He passed from this life on December 7, 2024, in Circleville, Ohio. Rodney was preceded in death by his father Harold, his mother Mary, his brother Ronald, and his nephew, Ryan. Rodney had no surviving relatives. Rodney was a graduate of Otterbein University. He was an educator with 31 years of teaching experience. He poured himself into his students and his greatest joy was to see those students graduate from high school and become successful adults. Rodney was a certified licensed lay servant for the United Methodist Church and served as associate pastor of Community United Methodist Church for a number of years. He also served as lay delegate to annual conference. Rodney served as volunteer Chaplain at Ross Correction facility and created One Community Ministries. He was a member of the American Christian Counsellors Association, Associate member of the American Correction Association; Pickaway County Suicide Prevention council; Family and Children First council; Chaplain Fellowship; Rodney was committed to serving Christ. This commitment was a driving force in every aspect of his life. Funeral services will be Monday December 16, 2024; visiting prior to service 9-11:00 AM; funeral at 11:00 with Rev. Tad Grover officiating at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will take place at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Ohio. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.