Rodney Harrelson

Mr. Rodney Royce Harrelson
Mr. Rodney Royce Harrelson

July 25, 2021

Mr. Rodney Royce Harrelson 71, of Whiteville passed on July 25, 2021 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born September 3, 1949 in Horry County, the son of Mrs. Alma Fannie O’Conner Harrelson of Lake Waccamaw and the late Joe Dean Harrelson.

He is survived by his mother, a daughter, LaDonna Jo Stoll and husband, John Philip of Whiteville; a brother, Wayne D. Harrelson and wife, Reva of Hallsboro; grandchildren, Ethan Garrett Stoll, Wesley Philip Pershing Stoll and Alexander John Stoll.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Alma Dean Harrelson.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 30, 2021 at Peacock Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ronnie Wilson. His family will receive friends one hour prior to his service at Peacock Funeral Home.

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