Rodney Rakiese

Robinson

Mr. Rodney Rakiese Robinson was born November 1, 1984, to Ms. Pricilla Robinson and Mr. Arthur Crigler in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was the third child born with two older siblings, Tasha Robinson of Houston Texas, Arthur Robinson, and two younger siblings, Snow Robinson of Memphis, Tennessee, and Rodrick Crigler of Greenwood, Mississippi. He was of Christian faith and believed in God's love.

A TIME TO LIVE

Rodney attended elementary schools in the Leflore County school district and graduated from Amanda Elzy High School. He was a barber, that served many faithful clients in the Leflore County area. He served as a maintenance manager for Glen Miller apartments. Rodney was a devoted father to his son, Rodney Rakiese Robinson, Jr. of Kilmichael, Ms. and a stepson C.J. and daughter Nita Rand and helped raise step grandchildren Sa 'Riyah and Ka Miyah Rand all of Blackhawk, Ms. Rodney shared the latter years of his life with his special companion, Ms. Ladonna Rand in Sidon, Mississippi. He was a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and enjoyed playing card games.

A TIME TO MOURN

On February 8, 2026, Rodney suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and on February 16, 2026, he made his transition. He is proceeded in death by his brother, Arthur Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Rodney Jr.; parents, Arthur Crigler and Pricilla Robinson; two sisters, Tasha and Snow Robinson; brother, Rodrick Crigler; and his companion Ladonna Rand. Also to remember his life, is a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and
friends.