Rodney "Ronnie"

Pye

Rodney Pye, affectionately known as "Ronnie", was born on July 19, 1954, in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Mr. Willie Henry Pye and the late Mrs. Marie Ballard Pye. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, he departed his earthly life to live eternally with the Lord.

Rodney was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Pye, sisters, Eloise Roberts, and Dollie Ruth Ayala.

Rodney accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Cleveland Chapel AME Church in McDonough, Georgia. He received his education through Henry County School System and graduated from Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Georgia. Rodney was employed by Kawneer Company in Jonesboro, Georgia and later a Truck Driver for JB Hunt for many years.

He will forever be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, and his love for singing, dancing, weightlifting, and running track.

Rodney leaves to cherish his loving memories, 2 children; daughter, Latonya Graves, and son, Jeremy Gant; 3 sisters, Willie Helen Harris (Oscar), Evelyn Thomas (Mack), Inez Smith (Willie); Sister-in-Law, Alice Pye; Brother-in-Law, Albert Roberts; 3 grandchildren, Neiousecha, Cassius, and Diemonei, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Mr. Pye's life will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. Pastor Dee Sidney is the Eulogist.