Roderic Clark "Rod" Montgomery, Jr., 74, husband of the late Beverly Sue Jolly Montgomery, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home.

Born March 11, 1947 in Winchester, he was a retired employee of both I.B.M. and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, an avid U.K. fan and member of Silas Baptist Church.

Surviving are 4 daughters: Robin (Johnny) Shofner, of Magnolia, Renee Gress, of Knoxville, and Tina (Stephen) Royse & Tracy Cooper, both of Paris; a brother, Hargis Montgomery, of Lexington; a sister, Priscilla Baxter, of Lexington; 9 grandchildren: Megan Kiser, Ashley Shofner, Madison Montgomery, Wesley Royse (Jo Culbertson), Matthew (Brittanie) Royse, Mason Cooper (Katie Nelson), Clayton (Courtney) Cooper, Cory Cordray and Ethan Cordray; and 7 great-grandchildren: Tyler & Boone Royse, Lyndsie Barker, Alexia, Kinsley & Kennedy Cooper and Braylyn Cordray, along with a host of nieces & nephews.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, Roderick C. & Pauline Montgomery and Grace Hundley Montgomery; 2 sons, Ricky Montgomery and Jamie Cooper; a brother-in-law, Ron Baxter; and a sister-in-law, Donna Montgomery.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 10th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Bro. Curtis Coots with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday.