Jeffrey Rodriguez

Jeffrey Rodriguez, age 63, of Augusta, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026. Born on December 31, 1962, Jeffrey lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the outdoors. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Chance and Hydrick on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Oscar Whiteside, Living Waters Church and Pastor Michael Weatherford, Thrive Pentecostal Holiness Church Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. He spent many dedicated years as a welder with TTX/Hamburg, where he was known for his skill, dependability, and strong work ethic. Outside of work, Jeffrey found joy in the simple parts of life like golfing on quiet mornings, hunting and fishing in the places he loved, watching UFC, cheering on his favorite football teams, and spending time in nature. These were the moments that reflected who he was: steady, genuine, and happiest surrounded by the things he loved. Above all, Jeffrey adored his three grandchildren. They were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment with them. His love for them was deep, proud, and unmistakable. Jeffrey leaves behind his loving wife, Tammy Kincade Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his father, Alberto Rodriguez, and is survived by his mother, Antonia Rodriguez. He is also survived by his children: Timothy Richard Free (Ashley), Joshua Adam Rodriguez (Linda), Amanda Marie Dukes, Chad Kincade His cherished grandchildren: Amarah Rodriguez, Layla Dukes, Carter Rodriguez Jeffrey is also survived by his siblings: Alberto Rodriguez (Shirley), Joel Rodriguez (Renee), Lourdes Gomez, Brenda Edmonds His nephews: Jeremy Rodriguez (Karissa), Angel Gomez, Jr., John Edmonds (Kaeli), Marvin Davis (Nadja) His nieces: Jana O’Connor (Chad), Alyssa Thigpen (Tyler) He also leaves behind many cousins, great nephews, and great nieces who loved him dearly. Jeffrey will be remembered for his love for the outdoors, sports, and family reflected on the way he lived — full of heart, grounded in tradition, and always ready to share time with the people he cared about. Honorary Pallbearers are Henry Long, Tony Younce, Lee Chalker, Billy Norton, Garrett Busbee, Keith Shears and members of the Shady Grove Plantation Hunt Club. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Wild Turkey Federation, Attn. Jeff Rodriguez, PO Box 53, Edgefield, SC 29824 and/or The Kidney Foundation at give.kidneyfund.org “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 He will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved him. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

Jeffrey Rodriguez

December 31, 1962 - August 3, 2026