Roderick Gailes

March 15, 1968 - October 14, 2022 (54 years old)

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March 15, 1968 - October 14, 2022 (54 years old)

Detroit, Michigan

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Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-11-04T16:00:00
End: 2022-11-04T23:00:00
Location: Tyus-Fields Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roderick Gailes (Detroit, Michigan), who passed away on October 14, 2022, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roderick Gailes to show support.

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November 4, 2022

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“In loving memory of Roderick Gailes, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”

November 4, 2022

Love, Seith Mann lit a candle

November 4, 2022

Love, Seith Mann sent flowers

“My condolences to the family of Rod Gailes OBC. A good man, friend, filmmaker, mentor, artist. He was a tremendous spades player, hoster of house parties, gift giver and Founder of The Leagues. I will never forget his laughter or his wisdom. Rest in Power, my friend.”

November 1, 2022

Love, James & Latanya White Richards sent flowers

“There is only one Rod, and now he belongs to the universe. We will have to look for him in the stars, and when we do we will remember how much he meant to all of us.”

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November 4, 2022

Rosalind wrote a sympathy message

“To the family: My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I feel a deep and profound sadness, yes, but I find consolation in the fact that the universe saw fit to have my path cross with Rod's at the University of Michigan. A wonderful, creative, and talented soul, who will be missed more than words! In sympathy, Rosalind Reaves”

October 28, 2022

Vickie Hubbard wrote a sympathy message

“Extending my most heartfelt prayers and sympathy for your loss. Rod was a wonderful person. I am blessed to have known him. Prayers of peace and comfort to family and friends, Regards, Vickie R. Hubbard”

October 28, 2022

Donn Swaby wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Roderick Gailes, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

October 28, 2022

Donn Swaby wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry for your loss. I was honored and blessed to have known Roderick, to have worked with him on one of his films and to have called him a friend. My deepest condolences to his family.”

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Tyus-Fields Funeral Home
10050 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48204

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New Jerusalem Temple Missionary Baptist Church
173320 Fenkell Detroit, Michigan 48227

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New Jerusalem Temple
17330 Fenkell Ave, Detroit, MI 48227

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