Mr. Walter Rodifer, Jonesborough, went to be with his Lord, Monday, October 17, 2016 at Keever Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Rodifer was born in Washington County, son of the late Emory and Bessie Tipton Rodifer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Dawn Hilton Rodifer, a daughter, Sherrie Dawn Williams, son Joshua C. J. Rodifer and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Rodifer was a member of Harvest Time Apostolic Church.
Mr. Rodifer retired from Mayflower Moving and Storage after 27 years of driving, for the remainder of his life he was an accomplished business owner.
Mr. Rodifer spent his life spoiling his wife, children, and grandchildren. He loved to hunt with his hunting buddies.
Survivors include his children, Cindy Freeman (Keith), Laura Heaton (Greg); son Walter Rodifer II, Robin Taylor and Robin Jacobsen (Tom); grandchildren, Trey Garland, Caitlynn Taylor, Dale Draper, Jake Freeman, Lee Payne, III, Taylor Powell, Elijah Heaton, T.J. Williams, Todd Rassmussen, Jonathan Taylor, Ricky Taylor, Stephanie Jacobsen, Steve Jacobsen, and Melissa Jacobsen; fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Tipton and Betty Stokes; brother, Dewey Rodifer; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Brother Tim Carver officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, October 21, 2016 at Washington County Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Walt Rodifer II, Keith Freeman, Jake Freeman, Vestal Freeman, Tim Rodifer, Paul Rodifer and T.J. Williams.