Rodney Earl Wesney Jr.

 Rodney Earl Wesney Jr., 57, of New Lexington passed away on July 24, 2025 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born on July 27, 1967 in Zanesville, a son of Rodney E. and Doris (Dodson) Wesney Sr.

Earl was a former employee of Cooper Standard of New Lexington, where he served as a union representative. He was a member of both the Corning and New Lexington Eagles. Earl was a searcher and collector and a staunch supporter of PBR. He understood the importance of the land through his years of FFA and being a lifetime member of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Civilian Conservation (CCC). During the time spent at the Chatterbox, Earl formed many strong bonds and friendships. He also took a lot of pride in being an independent motorcycle rider and was a familiar friend of the New Lex Classic Riders.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters Rhonda Wesney, Christina (Rodney) Bennett; nieces Erika (Joel) Bowles, LaChrista Bennett, Ayrie Bennett, Moira (Nakoma) Dodman, Olivia (Jason) Abram, Keiara (Dustin) Wesney, Ashley (Michael) Perez, Morgan Kaido, and Hannah Kaido; nephews Aaron Ansel, Rodney (Jackie) Bennett, Taylor (Kristen) Wesney, Logan (Tiffany) Wesney, Ashton Wesney, and Hunter Simpson; great nieces and nephews Izzy, Aanika, Nathan, McKenzie, Jacob Ray, Annalee, Rowan, Feyre, Auda, Axton, Ayan, Dominic, Xander, Brooklyn, Ashtun, Alexis, Landen, Karleigh, Khloe, Olivia, Connor, Dakota, Layah, and Adalynn; and many aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Eric Wesney and Eren Wesney, and nephew Jacob Bennett.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29 at the Shawnee Gymnasium in Shawnee, Ohio. Additionally they may visit 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM on July 30.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 30 at 1:00 PM at the Shawnee Gymnasium. LaChrista Bennett will officiate the service.

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