It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Wills age 56 years. Rodney is predeceased by his Father Ralph Wills. Leaving to mourn his Mother Ruby Wills; Brother Ralph Wills (Kathy); Sister Diane Wills-Coady; nieces Melissa Wills, Krista Wills, Jennifer Coady (Don Murray); great uncle to William, Benjamin, Elizabeth Murray; Brother-in-law William Coady; Aunt Hilda Ivany (Herbert, deceased) and family; as well as many cousins. Special thanks to Sunny Brar and Ward Pike for your friendship and support during this time. Also, special friends Bob Armstrong and Rod Blackmore, as well as Rodney’s many friends in the music world. A small private family service will be held.
** A beloved son, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all. **
Metal drummer. Sorry. My mistake
Rod, was the greatest metal in st.john’s and a huge influence on me along with my brother, Kevin dominic, Eldon butt, And Todd Walsh. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family, friends, and bandmates
remembering Rodney from younger years. So sad to hear this news. Thinking of the family at this sad time. Take Care.
Bob & Peggy Baker
Aunt Ruby, Ralph, Dianne and families; we were so saddened to hear of Rodney’s passing. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Howie and Theresa Wills
Ruby and Family – So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Ruby and family…so shocked and saddened to read of the passing of Rodney. I remember visiting Parliament Street as a child and watching him play his drums. Sincere condolences and sympathies to you all.
We are so very sorry to hear of Rodney’s passing. Rodney was a classmate of mine at MacDonald Dr Elementary and Jr High. Our condolences to all of you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
The Furneaux family
Condolences to Rod’s family and other friends. He was like a brother to me. I’m going to miss our email exchanges. I guess he can hang out, party, bicker and jam with Doug Ivey now, whether above or below. R.I.P. Mr Wills.
So very saddened to hear of Rodney’s passing. I remember him from junior high. He was a good person and will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
I would just like to say he was kind person and he would love to chat to anyone even if you were having a a bad night he help you out. Great guy and and will be missed by all.
My sincere condolences to all of Rod’s family and friends. May he RIP.
My condolences to The Wills Family. Rod was a close friend that will be dearly missed. his laughter was infectious and made him the centre of attention in any room. It was a thrill to bare witness to his talent as we shared the stage and to have him as a friend to guide and warmly welcome me to Toronto when I made the move. Rest peacefully my friend!
I will miss you forever, Rod. You were a best friend and a brother to me. A musical partner and an honorary uncle to my daughter. Like brothers, we fought sometimes and made up. We made over 60 songs together and I’ll do my best to get everything out in a boxed set.
From the moment you broke Randy Rhoades death to me, to the night and morning we spent with Maiden and everything in between and afterwards, our friendship was a mind-blowing rollercoaster. How we made it through some of the adventures is a mystery.
The world is a little smaller, a little colder and a lot less interesting now… god speed. I love you, bro.
I was very sadden to hear of Rodney’s passing. It was many years ago that I knew him from Junior High but I remember him well as being very kind and my thoughts go out to his Family during this time of loss.