RODERICK DOUGLAS GARNER

Roderick Douglas “Rod” Garner transitioned on June 23, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born to: Andrew Douglas “A.D.” and Pearlie Jackson Garner in San Antonio, Texas

Education: St. Peters, Tynan and Smith Elementary Schools, Edgar Allen Poe Jr. High School

Highland High School & Graduated from Brackenridge High School May 29, 1973

Prairie View A & M University Graduated -Associates of Arts and Sciences Degree 1975

Del-Mar College at Corpus Christi Graduated -Associates Applied Science Degree – Public Safety 1981

License Texas Peace Officer 1998

Sign Language Interpreter Certified by the State School for the Deaf 1991

Career:

Joined the United States Marines in 1975

Upon leaving the United States Marines, he worked for Corpus Christi Airport Security, and the Fire and Safety Team, he worked Security at The Texas State School for the Deaf in Austin, TX and Retired from Austin Capitol Metro in 2007

Church affiliations’: Roderick began his religious journey at the Antioch Baptist Church. His parents later moved their membership to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at the age of 9 years old and was baptized by Rev. Rufus Wilson, Pastor. He was an active member of the Junior Deacons Board, Youth Choir, and BTU ministries.

Other affiliations’: Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Toastmasters International

Life In Words: Roderick believed in God and living his life to the fullest according to the Bible. He understood and knew that the church is in your heart and goes everywhere with you. He believed in Faith and Fate. He was a Father, Son, Brother, Nephew, and Uncle. Roderick was also a Marine, Comedian, and a very Charismatic man born with a gift of Gab. He was a very giving and caring man, that ask for nothing in return. He was a sounding board, and a listening ear. Roderick always put others needs before his own including his health. He refused to be a burden to anyone. He would say “Daddy taught me how to gain wisdom and character and that a true man takes responsibility for himself and faces the consequences’, Mom taught me how to build the inner strength to survive”. He never forgot a birthday or special occasion. He carried this philosophy until his passing. Roderick Loved to sing since childhood, he was a member of the local singing group “The Tempsensations” where he sang Bass and Baritone winning multiple awards at local and surrounding community events. He was fluent in six languages. He loved his Fraternity “Kappa Alpha PSI” and was inducted at the age of 19 years old. His favorite saying was “All Great Men are not Kappa’s, But All Kappa’s are Great Men”. Roddy my Big Brother, you are and were a Great Man…You will be Greatly missed. T. Lott