Rodney F. Coward, 38, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Lorenzo Coward and the late Hazel (Barrol) Coward. Rodney was the husband of Timberlin (Rowe) Coward whom he celebrated three years of marriage this past March.

Rodney worked several manufacturing jobs, his last was with Armstrong. He had a love for music and spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and was always quick to come up with a joke. Rodney was a huge New York Giants fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife Timberlin and father Lorenzo are 4 children, Michael Harris, Fionnah Coward, Taqoya Coward, and Nevaeh Robinson. A step-daughter, Lindsay King, and several brothers and sisters from Barbados and New York.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rejanae Evon Coward.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mitchel Nickols Officiating. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home before the service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.