Jimmy Rodriguez

Jimmy Rodriguez, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Franklin Meadows in Franklin.

He was born June 6, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Pedro and Angela (Vega) Rodriguez. In 1965, he married Mickey Massey and she survives.

In addition to Mickey, Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Mindy Zell and husband, Dean, of Martinsville, and Cynthia Rodriguez and husband, Chris Childers, of Shelbyville; son, Jimmy Rodriguez and wife, Patricia, of Shelbyville; brothers, Omar Rodriguez and Edwin Rodriquez; grandchildren, Breanna and husband, Eliodoro, Jaime and wife, Stephanie, Jake and wife, Brittany, Sabrina and husband, Steven, Samantha, William, Victoria and Trinity; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jimmy retired in 1993, he had been a mechanic at J&J Tire, and worked for Knauf Insulation for over 20 years.

He was a member of the Providence Christian Church in Bargersville.

Jimmy enjoyed going fishing and working on cars.

Gathering of Friends and Family will be from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

A Celebration of Jimmy’s Life will follow at 4 pm, Saturday, at the funeral home with Dr. Steven Sorensen officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Department at Franklin Meadows, 1285 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, Indiana 46131.

Online condolences may be shared with Jimmy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.