Rodney Canterbury

January 24, 2017

Rodney Canterbury, 41, of Clendenin went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville Tennessee surrounded by his family. Rodney was employed with C. I. Walker Machinery for 20 years. Most recently he was co-owner of Xspec Power and Critical Power Management. Rodney was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clendenin serving as a deacon and trustee. He was Past Master of Clendenin Lodge Number 126 AF & AM; a member of Beni Kedem Shrine and a member of the Golden Oldies Car Club. Rodney served as Treasurer for Clendenin Little League and was a coach for many years. Faith and Family were two of the most important things to Rodney. He was the world’s best father to his three children who were always the light of his life. He was also a loving husband, son, brother and uncle. He is survived by: his loving wife, Emily Douglas Canterbury; three children, Andrew, Audrey and Amelia Canterbury; parents, Chuck and Karin Canterbury of Clendenin; In Laws, John and Beth Douglas of Belle; brother, David and his wife Mikaela Canterbury of Clendenin; nieces, Paige, Josie and Carlee Canterbury; he was loved by numerous other family and friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Clendenin United Methodist Church, Clendenin with Rev. Scott Ferguson and Rev. Jerry Board officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Church. Matics Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: RC Children’s College Fund at any of the Poca Valley Bank locations. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.