Rodney Adrion Fuqua
Funeral services for Rodney Adrion Fuqua, 86 of Ruston, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Temple Baptist Church of Ruston in the Chapel under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Homes. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ruston. Dr. Reggie Bridges will officiate the services.
Rodney Adrion Fuqua, born December 3, 1937, has gone home to be with his heavenly father on June 26, 2024.
He is the son of Hazel G. and Arnie S. Fuqua of Effie, Louisiana. Rodney attended Lafargue High School before studying at The Louisiana Business College in Alexandra. He then went on to join the Navy, after his years in service he went to work for Bancroft Paper out of Monroe.
After a few years, Rodney and his wife, Betty, chose to move with their two children, Lisa and Keith Fuqua, to Ruston, where he and Betty established Fuqua Paper Supply.
Rodney was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Fuqua; his father, Arnie Fuqua; his brother, Gerald Fuqua; and his only daughter, Lisa Fuqua.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Fuqua; and his son, Keith Fuqua; as well as his three grandchildren, Mary-Taylor Fuqua, Maggie Fuqua and his grandson, Hayes Fuqua.
Rodney was a man that instantly would make someone feel welcomed through a simple smile. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Betty, of fifty-eight years. He was a loving father to his two children and was a supportive grandfather to his three grandchildren.
Throughout his life, he intentionally put other people’s needs above his own. Rodney was someone that would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He brightened the world with his infectious smile, slap- stick comedy, and his servant heart. Rodney found joy in cheering on his children in all sports as well as all his grandchildren.
He loved attending football games as well as baseball games to support his grandson. Rodney also enjoyed cheering on the LSU Tigers no matter what sport. He found joy in going up to a lake and casting his line out in hopes to catch a fish. Rodney was a simplistic man, he found joy and love in the little things life offered him. Above all, one thing that was always a constant in Rodney’s life was the love he had for the Lord. Unquestionably, he is rejoicing with predeceased family members.
“ I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 Pallbearers will be Tony Fuqua, Curt Fuqua, Steve Alexander, Don Beasley, Eddie Paul Woodall, and John Richmond.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston.
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