"My condolences to the family on the passing of Brother Rodney. I remember him as one of the kindest people I\'ve ever met. I never saw him lose patience, and he was always in a jolly mood. I remember the last time I saw him (at Guy\'s funeral), Rodney commented about how much I had \"sprouted up\" since the old days and I said it was from that fried chicken of Arthurlene\'s. She overheard us talking and said, \"well you can come and get some more!\" What a great family! He was also a great friend to my Mother and Daddy (RF and Opal Wilson, who have both passed.) "
In loving memory of
J. Rodney Hansard
December 12, 1928 - July 2, 2020
J. Rodney Hansard, age 91, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was a member of River of Life Church of God. He retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goel and Gertrude Hansard; sister, Bernice Wood; brothers, William N. Hansard, Dewitt Hansard and Elwin Hansard. He was also a lay minister who held many positions over the years ranging from youth pastor, church clerk, Sunday School teacher and trustee.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Arthurlene Hansard of Cumming; children, Doctors Stephen (Deborah) Hansard of Carrollton, Sarah Hansard of Cumming, Vernon (Cindy) Hansard of Cumming and Kelly Symmes of Cumming; grandchildren, Dr. S. Coleman, "Cole", (Christy) Hansard, Dr. Stephanie (Colin Vinson) Hansard, Seth (Alice) Hansard, Michael "Van" Boruk, William (Denise) Hansard, Webb Hansard (fiancée, Maria Bagwell), Christopher Symmes, Amanda Kaissieh, Emily Symmes; 5 great grandchildren; brother Emory Hansard; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 5th at 2:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jason Bailey and Rev. Rodney Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Friday 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Saturday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 noon until hour of the service. The family requests that visitors please abide by social distancing guidelines and other safety practices for the well-being of all those attending.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, 1605 Roberta Dr, SW, Marietta, GA 30008.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia 30040, is in charge of arrangements.
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"I am so very sorry for your loss. Pastor Green and I love your family so very much. You were so very much a part of our lives and our most precious memories I hold dear was our Alaskan trip we went on together. Please know I am praying for y?all. "
"I?m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hansard. My condolences to Steve and Vernon and Kelly and all the grandchildren and great grand children and all of the family. He will be greatly missed. Melissa McGinnis. "