Rodney Lee Gaffney

Rodney Lee Gaffney, 61, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Rod was born on Dec. 20, 1960, in Paxton, Ill., to Charles and Phyllis Gaffney.

Rod served in the United States Air Force, and was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base where he earned a degree in airframe and powerplant technology.

After leaving the Air Force, he spent many years working in the construction trades in Nevada. After moving to Greencastle, he started his own construction company. Several years later he switched careers, becoming a golf course superintendent. He loved being a greens keeper, which lasted for 27 years.

He also loved helping out the Greencastle community through his work with the American Legion, where he was the current commander upon his death. Along with other Legion members, he helped organize fundraisers for local families in need, Pets Healing Vets, Beyond Homeless, clothing drives for veterans and many other great causes.

Rod had a wonderful soul and cared for people as though they were family. He was a father figure to kids who needed guidance and loved helping people. He will be greatly missed.

Rod is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tammy Gaffney; his children, Jessica Gaffney (Cliff Brooks), Nathan (Amber) Gaffney and Cassandra Gaffney; his grandchildren, Warren Rodney Brooks, Imogene Cynthia Brooks and Wyatt Wade Gaffney; his mother, Phyllis Gaffney; brothers Douglas (Mary) Gaffney, Mark (Patty) Gaffney and James (Lorie) Gaffney; and sister Renae (Chris) Clark.

Rod was preceded in death by his father, Charles Gaffney.

Memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at The StoreHouse, 605 Westlane Rd., Greencastle. The service will start at 11 a.m. After the service, there will be a celebration of his life at the American Legion, Greencastle.