Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Obituary
The memory of Francisco Rodriguez Jr. of Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francisco Rodriguez Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James N. Vendegna and Geraldine Hilt; his foster parents, James, Marty Ventura, Chester and Ester Andrews; and his brother Ron Cole Seavey.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Lovingood Rodriguez; his sons, Franklin of Asheville, NC, Jonathan of Lake Co, FL, Timothy (Nicole) and Benjamin (Kandis); his grandchildren, Chase, Ivory, Everly and Elijah; his stepmother Christine Vendegna; his foster parents, Ron Lewandowski and Sue Lewandowski; and his siblings, Nicole Kight, Michelle Houck, Erika Labroscian, Mike Lewandowski, Steven Lewandowski, Dale Andrews and Emily Ventura-Buckler. He is also survived by extended family, friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 139 Setser Branch Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
