Rodney William Morman

Rodney William Morman entered into eternal life on July 12, 2022. Rod was born on December 7, 1947 to the late William C. and Bonnie Cornette Morman. After attending Ashland Independent Schools through ninth grade, he graduated from Boyd County High School in 1965. He received a bachelors degree in mathematics from Morehead State University in 1969. After earning a masters degree in mathematics from the University of Kentucky in 1971, he taught at Paducah Community College. In 1973, he accepted a position at Ashland Oil in the computer science department. He went on to work in the treasury and finance department, and retired from Ashland, Inc. in 2006. While working at Ashland, Rod earned an MBA and taught business math classes at ACTC, which he continued into retirement. Rod had a heart for teaching and learning. He was gifted at breaking down complicated tasks into simple steps, patiently teaching math, skiing, driving, and more. He was constantly researching, even learning the rules of new-to-him sports and activities so he could better support his grandchildren. In his younger years, Rod was an athlete, enjoying basketball, tennis, running, and snow skiing. He loved to support the UK Wildcats, especially in football, and was always sure that next season would be their year. In retirement, Rod had two passions: his family and rescuing kitties. He helped coach his grandsons in Ashland JFL and became a staple at the Y as they worked on their basketball skills. His evenings and weekends were spent in the stands cheering on the Tomcats and Lions, and he rarely missed a dance or piano recital or play. Rod’s family will miss his famous chocolate chip cookies, his encouraging words, his sharing candy at ballgames, his attentive conversation, his constant safety reminders, his extreme attention to detail, his way of being the first one to show up whenever help was needed, his forgiving nature, and the way he always saw the good in everyone. Rod is survived by his wife of 25 years, Shelia Morman; his children, Heather and Larry Lucas, Ray and Kim Price, and Amber and Kevin Burke; and his grandchildren Dillon and Elena Lucas, Justin Lucas, Katerine Lucas, Amelia Lucas, Alaina Lucas, Jessie Burke, Mattie Price, and Carlie Price. Funeral services for Rodney will be held 1:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2022 at Miller Funeral Home with Chaplain Jimm Smedley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Ashland Animal Rescue Fund. Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Ashland.

Rodney William Morman

December 7, 1947 - July 12, 2022