"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

Helen Keller

Funeral services for Rodney Colvin, age 74 of Simsboro, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Rev. Paul Watts officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.

Rodney Kimbell Colvin passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Bossier City, LA.  Rodney was born on February 24, 1949 in Ruston, LA to John C. Colvin and Bonnie (Valentine) Colvin.  He was married to Penny Frasier Colvin on March 3, 1978.

Rodney was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Rodney didn't just enjoy hunting and fishing, but more than that he enjoyed being with his closest friends that were more like family than just friends.  He loved fox hunting and his grandchildren.  Watching and cheering on his granddaughters while they played softball was his favorite thing to do.

Rodney worked at Lincoln Parish Highway Department for 33 years and was Superintendent for his last 13 years.  He is preceded in death by his father, John C. Colvin and his mother, Bonnie Virginia (Valentine) Colvin.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 45 years, Penny Frasier Colvin; son, Dusty Kimbell Colvin; daughter, Katie Virginia (Colvin) Bennett; son-in-law, Hank Bennett; granddaughters: Bristol Bennett and Josie Bennett; brother, Gary Colvin and wife, Gloria; sister, Bonnie Chaudoir and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kane Kennimer, Scotty Johnson, Heath Davis, Mark Theodus, Mike Martin and Ricky Barmore.  Honorary pallbearers are Bill Burt, Max Otwell, Johnny Henderson and Dr. Jesse Roberts, Jr.

Visitation will be 12:30 PM until service time, Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.