Roderick W. Faison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roderick W. Faison, 65, of 259 Ivy St., Jamestown, N.Y., passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at 5:22 p.m. after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born February 1, 1954, in Washington, D.C., the son of Geneva Faison and the late Wade Napoleon. Roderick was a graduate of Jamestown High School class of 1973. He graduated from Jamestown Community College with an associate’s degree. He worked for Carborundum Monofrax as a saw-n-grind until his retirement in 2016 after 40 years of service. His passion was riding his Harley Davidson and his Dodge trucks. Roderick was a wonderful father and grandfather. Roderick leaves behind his best friend, caregiver, and companion of 39 years, Janice L. Franks Faison with whom he made his home; his mother, Geneva Faison of Jamestown, N.Y.; three daughters: Jennifer L. Faison (Jason) of Jamestown, N.Y., Angela R. Faison of Virginia and Brianna L.L. Faison of Jamestown, N.Y.; his sisters: Rochelle Howie of Dunedin, Fla. and Debra Buchananan of Lackawanna, N.Y.; and his brother, Curtis O. Nance Jr. of Jamestown, N.Y. Roderick’s greatest joy was spending quality time with his grandchildren who he also leaves behind: Aijon Scott AKA Wormie and Avery Oneal AKA Big Squirrel both of Jamestown, N.Y. and Tiera and Kody Venable both of Virginia. Also surviving are a host of nieces and nephews. Roderick was preceded in death by his father, Wade M. Napoleon and his brothers: Richard Nance and Bruce Nance and his sister, Crystal Nance. A funeral service will be held at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y., on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at noon. The Rev. LeRoy Walker will officiate. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Lake View Cemetery.

Roderick W. Faison

February 1, 1954 - October 18, 2019