Rodney Kevin Gilleland was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on May 30, 1959 to Durwood Charles and Shirley Loretta (Raab) Gilleland. He passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City with his family at his side. He was 66.

Viewing will be on Sunday, October 5, from 1:00-5:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 6, at 10:00 A.M. at the Assumption of Blessed Mary Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Oby Zunmas officiating. Interment will follow in the Loco (OK) Cemetery under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers are Dennis Nance Jr., Joe Gilleland, Darren Thomas, Doug Gilleland Jr., B.J. Galloway, and Steven Jones; honorary pallbearers are Doug Gilleland and Kevin Saxby.

Rodney graduated from Purcell High School with the Class of 1978. He then attended some classes at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. He was employed as an IBEW electrician. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His handiwork included making walking sticks and canes. The pastime that meant the most to Rodney was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Linda Gilleland, Rodney is survived by his children: Dennis Nance Jr. of Loco and Billy Jo-Ann Yates of California; and six grandchildren: Aiden Nance, Ethan Nance, Mack Nance, Matthew Nance, Domonic Yates, and Brittney Yates. He is also survived by two brothers: Doug and wife Karen Gilleland of Dibble, Joe and wife Jennifer Gilleland of Blanchard; four sisters: Jackie Galloway of Stillwater, Theresa Tallant of Connecticut, Barbara Hager of Blanchard, Jana and husband Kevin Saxby of Tulsa; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hope Lodge, 801 NE 7th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

Online condolences can be made at www.whittfh.com.