Rodney "Rocky" Arthur Whitfield

Rodney "Rocky" Whitfield, age 77, of North Lima, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home in North Lima.

He was born on June 14, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Haag Whitfield.

Rocky was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion, Columbiana.  He worked as an iron worker for Diamond Steel, Boardman for over twenty years and enjoyed blacksmithing and spending time on the family farm.

Rocky is survived by his four sons, Rodney Whitfield of Youngstown, Cody Whitfield of Kentucky, Rick Whitfield of North Lima, and Stephen (Maegan) Whitfield of Niles; brother, Thomas Whitfield, Sr. of New Springfield, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Rutushin Whitfield, and two sisters, Doris L. Miller, and Marion D. Allen.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Services will be held on Saturday, at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Ralph Edwards officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion Honor Guard.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

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