Rodney Norman Howard, 39, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord and to join his mother on Friday, June 10, 2022. He was born in Iredell County on October 6, 1982, to Timothy Gilmore Howard and the late Iris Rebecca Funderburk.

Rodney had many hobbies, including cooking and making jewelry. He also loved animals.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Timothy; a sister, Amber Harris, and her two sons, Devon and Dominic Harris; a brother, Blair Howard; another sister, Sarah Woods and her husband Charlie and their children, Charles, Lindsey and Abigail Woods.

Per the family’s  request, there will be no formal services held.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Howard family.