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Funeral Services Held For Escambia Sheriff’s Office Colonel Rodney Eddins
May 8, 2015
Funeral services were held Thursday for Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Rodney Eddins. He passed away Sunday at his home.
“He leaves behind an extended loving family and far too many brothers and sisters in law enforcement to mention,” said Sheriff David Morgan. “We all feel his absence and he will be greatly missed. His memory will be forever carried in our hearts. Rest in peace our brother. Your race is done, good and faithful servant.”
Eddins is survived by daughter Rebecca Lynn; parents Rodney “Rocky” and Marilyn Eddins; brothers, Greg Eddins (Tammy), Doug Eddins and Mike Eddins (Libbie); nephew, Blane; nieces, Erin, Rachel and Avery; and the love of Rod’s life, Brittany; as well as man’s best friend, Tanner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Law Enforcement Memorial, P.O. Box 12519, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
Pictured top: Eddins was recently promoted to the rank of colonel. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Funeral Services Held For Escambia Sheriff’s Office Colonel Rodney Eddins”
My deepest sympathies to the family of officer Eddins. My brother is a Detective Bakersfield CA. PD. God bless all of you who serve us so that we can feel safe to walk the streets. May God be with you all each, and every day you go on duty. Bless your families who wait for you to come home each night. Prayers for all of you in Red, Brown, White, and Blue. First responders, God has you all in his mighty hands.
Extending appreciation to all who have expressed their feelings regarding my son, Col,
Rodney Eddins, I am truly thankful to all. May God bless you as he has me for giving us this man who made us all so proud of him, We will never forget Rod nor the friends who supported us through this devastating loss.
My condolences to Colonel Eddins, I just watched his episode of Cops, and was surprised to c he had passed away, he seem like a very nice person and a good cop that I would love to have in my community, so I looked up his name so I could say my sorry to his family and friends for there loss, I just loss my granddaughter to cystic fibrosis, she was 18,, so I hope he meets her and will be great friends,, I will keep him and his family in my prayers,
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Thank you for all you did over the years.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Rodney. A finer and funnier man I have never known, His job was his first responsibility but he always time for words of kindness. He will be missed. Loved him dearly.
My condolences as well. I wish I would have known, I would have been at the funeral. Rodney was an outstanding friend, officer, and family man. I will miss him. So long my friend.
My condolences to his family both blood and law enforcement. I never had the pleasure of meeting Colonel Eddins but I have heard many great stories about him. RIP Colonel your brothers and sisters in green will take it from here.