Rodney Edwin Vest

September 02, 1971 - August 07, 2025

Rodney Edwin Vest, 53, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2025. He graduated from Salem High School in 1989. He was a wonderful football player and was an avid fan of football and baseball, he loved Virginia Tech and the Baltimore Ravens. He had an incredible work ethic, helping with any chores that were needed. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Buddy & Ilene Vest and David & Catherine Moran. He is survived by his father: Roger E. Vest (Glenda); Mother: Margaret Moran Vest (AM Maxey); sisters: Rhonda Nelson (John), Rebecca Hawley (Kevin), Melissa Adams (Jamie); brothers: Brian Vest (Malinda), Derek Sawyers (Janice); several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will Monday August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Hylton Jeffries officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery- Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends one hour before service time on Monday. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Rescue Mission 402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013.

Hi Rhonda, I am sorry for you and your family’s loss. Your in my prayers

God Speed Rodney, Thank you for the memories. Prayers to all his family & friends.

Margaret & Roger I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Son. This is the most difficult time in your life to have to bury your Child at any age. Remember you are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are the everlasting arms a quote from Elizabeth Elliott. Prayers for you and the family.

Roger Sorry for your loss Prayers for you and your family.

We are so sorry to hear for your loss. I remember all the guys running around together, the sports, prom, Homecoming and great friendships. He was a special young man!

Margaret and Roger and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Cousin Rondey was always making me laugh. He would light up a room. We are going to miss him. I am praying for you all. I am asking for your grief to become loving memories until you meet again. Hugs and love.

RIP BODRO. We had some great memories in high school and better ones on the baseball field. LOVE YA MAN!