Vest, Rodney Edwin
Rodney Edwin Vest, 53, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2025. He graduated from Salem High School in 1989. He was a wonderful football player and was an avid fan of football and baseball, he loved Virginia Tech and the Baltimore Ravens. He had an incredible work ethic, helping with any chores that were needed.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Buddy & Ilene Vest and David & Catherine Moran. He is survived by his father: Roger E. Vest (Glenda); Mother: Margaret Moran Vest; sisters: Rhonda Nelson (John), Rebecca Hawley (Kevin), Melissa Adams (Jamie); brothers: Brian Vest (Malinda), Derek Sawyers (Janice); several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will Monday August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Hylton Jeffries officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery- Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends one hour before service time on Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Rescue Mission 402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013.
August 11, 2025 @ 9:34 pm
Rodney was on Woodshill and I was on Amy Lane and grew up together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Look for the peace in the good memories.
August 11, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Prayers
August 10, 2025 @ 8:14 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of Rodney! I have very fond memories of Rodney!
August 10, 2025 @ 7:44 pm
Prayers for his friends & family… way too young.
August 10, 2025 @ 7:04 pm
Muy joven, de mi edad. Me gradué el mismo año que el en salem high school. Descanse en paz.
August 10, 2025 @ 5:59 pm
I’m so sorry to see this. He was a special friend when we were in high school.
August 10, 2025 @ 2:23 am
🙏🙏
August 9, 2025 @ 11:47 am
Prayers for his family