Birth date: Sep 17, 1961 Death date: Sep 3, 2024
The family of Rodney James Thomson Jr. has entrusted Greenwood Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. Wh Read Obituary
Oh my little soldier. I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. I hope that you are at peace now. You always were such a bright human being who had so much love to offer. Your collection of vairous homes, cars, dogs was such an eclectic part of you. You were the first man to ever send me flowers (to my workplace nonetheless, in 1988 when men didn't do that for each other)--2 dozen, long stemmed red roses. What I wouldn't give to hear your voice.
I’m in such deep grief. I’ve known Rod my entire life. Our moms were friends & would get together for coffee, As babies we were placed in a playpen together…how do you put a lifetime of memories into words? We laughed so much together- Rod could be quite the entertainer. As kids we’d play getting married, & took turns being the bride…I have memories of standing on the back of a tricycle, my hands on his shoulders, with Rod pedaling furiously to go as fast as we could, trick or Treating, walking to school… We were destined to be together. I am honored to have been loved by him, I am honored to have walked our lives together. I hate that he’s gone, that he didn’t get to enjoy retirement, that we didn’t get to fulfill the dream of living next door to each other on a more full time basis…we talked about building a covered walkway linking our 2 houses so we would have easier access without having to go outside in the NY snow & cold…if it wasn’t for Rod I’d never have had the experience of living in sunny San Diego, & all the memories made there. A lifetime, together longer than most marriages. I was so blessed. I deeply love & will miss you terribly until we meet on the other side.
From the moment we met 32 years ago, we had a special bond. You were an amazing friend, and "the little brother I always wanted but never had". I'm so grateful that each of our visits ended with a hug and the words "I love you". You will live in my heart forever.
My dear friend Rod. You were such a beautiful man. You were the most generous loving human I have ever met. Your kind thoughtful loving ways will never be forgotten. You were the most giving friend to me and everyone around you. I am so grateful to have been able to spend so many years as your neighbor and friend. I will never forget your smile and laugh. I will miss you so much. Until we see each other again. Good bye my friend.
Rod i knew you for 38 years , You will always be in my heart ❤️ You were the kindest most thoughtful person I knew! Always helping everyone ! I will always remember you and I loved you so very much .
Over the last week or so I’ve been looking at photos and cherishing memories of all the great times we shared; fixing up our first home together, traveling to Paris, hanging out with Birdie in Lake Havasu. But what keeps coming up in my head over and over and puts a smile on my face, is all of us playing the Star game during Christmas on the living room, wood floor at McKinley.
