Ashworth, Rodney Montel Rodney Montel Ashworth was born September 14, 1954, to the union of Robert and Doris (Crawford) Ashworth of Jackson, Michigan. He confessed Christ at an early age and loved the Lord. He attended worship service under the watch care of Faith Temple Word of Faith Ministries. Rodney graduated from Sheffield High School in Memphis TN. His hobbies included basketball, music, and auto detailing. Rodney held his first job at Good Year Tire & Rubber Company for 8 years before working at Edscha for over 23 years. He was an active dedicated employee for the Eaton Corporation for over 10 years. He was a cheerful giver and very encouraging to the people that knew him. He was enthusiastic about work. Rodney was compassionate, kind, dependable and trustworthy. He was a giver. He gave freely and never expected anything in return. Rodney was a people person. He was a breath of life to many. His presence will be missed by all who knew him. On Monday, January 22, 2018 the Lord called him home. He leaves to cherish his memories mother, Doris E. Ashworth, the love of his life for 35 years, Patricia Lorriaine Brown, his brother, Edward E. Ashworth (Nakita), sister, Lauri Deener, one nephew, DeAndre' Deener, two nieces, Jasmine Deener, NaTasha Ashworth, one great nephew, Nixon Anderson. A special God-daughter, Angela Oduro (Kofi), God-son, Evangel LaShawnn Trice, a special friends, Evangel Trice and Austin Ellis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and special coworkers. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ashworth, grandmothers, Florence (Edward) Ashworth, Margaret Goodman, his grandfather, Thomas Tenneyson, and his aunt, Pauline Ashworth-Johnson. Funeral services will be held at the Faith Temple Word of Faith Ministries (1020 N. Blackstone St. Jackson) on Monday January 29, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. with family hour beginning at 11:00 A.M. Burial Woodland Cemetery.