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William Harold Roddy

William Harold Roddy, age 85, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Bill was born in Greenville, SC on August 6, 1936, the son of the late William Grayson and Edith Compton Roddy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley V. Roddy, son Wayne B. Roddy, granddaughter Ruth A. Olson, and first wife of 14 years, Carol Blackburn Roddy. Bill had a 27-year career as a purchasing manager for several manufactured homes companies. A longtime resident of Fort Smith, AR, Bill relocated to Shelby in 2017 upon his retirement. Bill loved playing golf, working in his flower beds, watching sports, and bringing joy to the community alongside his wife as Santa and Mrs. Claus. However, his deepest love was his role as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jean Ann Bercher Roddy, his children, Cheryl Olson (Harlan) of St. Peter MN, Elizabeth Milbrett (Randy), Mankato, MN, Jan Blanton (Nathan) of Shelby, NC, and Bryan Roddy (Valerie) of Baja California, Mexico. Bill is also survived by his brother, Tracy C. Roddy (Inez) of Travelers Rest, SC, 11 loving grandchildren, Rachel Carpenter, Robyn James, Becky Milbrett, Rhonda Milbrett, Reanna Milbrett, Tiffany Ward, Bryce Tillman, Edward Olson, Natalyn Blanton, Morgan Dillard, Nate Blanton, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, as well as 2 nephews and a niece.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am Saturday January 8, 2022 at the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home with Pastor Priscilla Walker officiating. The family will receive friends Friday January 7, 2022 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the funeral home with Deacon James Trombley officiating the Rosary, beginning at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to: The American Cancer Society, VFW Chapter 4066, or the Crest Horseshoe Club.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory

106 Cherryville Rd Shelby, NC 28150

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