Rodney Francis Speed Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rodney Francis Speed of Jacksonville, North Carolina, born in Poughkeepsie, New York, whose life came to an end on April 24, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Jacqueline Speed; his foster parents, Rev. John Koppenaal and JoAnne Koppenaal; his sister Carol Baker; his children, Rodney Speed Jr., Sonia Speed, Amy Rell (Bret), Clarice Schallenkamp, Renee Stead (Michael), Wendy Choinsky (Joshua) and Joshua Speed; his grandchildren, Rebakah Tucker, Austin Speed, Zachary Speed, Dakota Speed, Brandon Speed, Sierra Green (Speed), Kristin Michelini (Rell), Bret Rell Jr., Paige Schallenkamp, Gina Schallenkamp, Parker Stead, Emily Stead, Hannah Stead, Aiden Choinsky and Zoey Choinsky; his parents, Wilmer Speed and Elizabeth Madaras-Speed; and his brother Wilmer Speed.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the American Kidney Fund.