Roderick McElwain's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Roderick McElwain

November 11, 1965 - September 26, 2025 (59 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Roderick McElwain's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

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Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace

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Roderick McElwain

November 11, 1965 - September 26, 2025 (59 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

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Roderick McElwain Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roderick McElwain (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Roderick McElwain or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Andy English Jr. of Vermont; and his grandparents, English of Vermont, Hosephine Holmes, Willie Gaddis, Ruby Gaddis and Epp Tatum.

He is survived by: his mother Nettie Ree Gaddis; his siblings, Reggie Carson, Terri English-Trotter and Ronnie McElwain; his children, Whisper McElwain, Tiffany Burnett, Seilant Rivera-Jimenez and Precious McElwain; and his grandchildren, D'vontay Robinson Jr., Marquie Burnett, Maryah Fields, La'nae Johnson, Ja'niya Lee, Santiago Smith and Melodi Grasty.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace



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Oct 10

Visitation

Chapel of Peace - East
5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232

Fri

Oct 10

Funeral service

Chapel of Peace - East
5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232

Fri

Oct 10

Graveside service

Glen Rest Memorial
8029 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

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