Rodney Eric Young

Rodney Eric Young, 75 of Franklin, Indiana passed away March 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio. He was the son of Robert “Bob” W. and Ruth (Newman) Young. He married Pamela (Farrow) Young on May 23, 1992 and she survives. He is also survived by his sons, John (Jo) Young, formerly of Franklin, Indiana, David Young of Edinburgh, Indiana, and Aaron (Karen) Young of Franklin, Indiana, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and brother, Rex Young of Shelbyville, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rodney was a 1965 Edinburgh High School graduate. He served in the US Army from 1966 until 1972 and belonged to Edinburgh American Legion, Post 233 and Edinburgh Masonic Lodge, #100. He retired from Indiana Gas Company/Vectren after 39 years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking trips, fishing, NASCAR, attending to his birds and flowers, working in the yard, and was a movie buff.

A funeral service will be conducted by John Young at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana. Calling will be from 11:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.

The family would like to thank Dr. Fisher and the staff at Johnson Memorial Wound Care Center, Brookdale Hospice, and the staff at St. Franciscan ICU.