Rodney D.D.S.

FEASTER, Dr. Rodney, D.D.S. - Age 50, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at U of M Hospital. Family hour 10AM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Quinn Chapel AME Church, 2101 Lippincott Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. Pastor Stanley U. Sims officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Saturday. Dr. Feaster will lie in state 2pm-6pm Friday in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. Dr. Rodney Lee Feaster lived a blessed life. He was born June 21, 1959 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Herman Lee and Theresa Nunn Feaster. Dr. Feaster was a resident of Flint, Michigan. He attended Parkland and Stewart Elementary and Whittier Junior High. In 1977, he graduated from Flint Southwestern High School. At Southwestern, Rodney was a three year letterman in football and track and a two year letterman in basketball. After being recruited by several universities, he chose to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on a football scholarship. While at U of M, Rodney played in the position of wide receiver from 1977-1979. He played in three consecutive Big 10 Conference Championships. He was blessed to play in one Gator Bowl and three Rose Bowl games. While at The University of Michigan, he also participated in track. In 1985, Rodney received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. For over 20 years, he enjoyed serving the Flint Community. He served on the Peer Review Group of the Genesee District Dental Society. Dr. Feaster was past president and was serving as Treasurer of the Mid-State Dental Group. Furthermore, he was an active member of Genesee District Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the National Dental Association. In 2008, Dr. Rodney L. Feaster was inducted into the Greater Flint Area Afro-American Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church. As a child, he served as an altar boy and participated in other church activities. As an adult, he was Assistant Youth Director for the Children’s Choir and the bass guitarist for the Worship and Praise Team and Youth Choir. Rodney enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, traveling, slot car racing, volunteering his time with area youth, eating popcorn and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Dr. Rodney L. Feaster leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dr. Shelah Feaster; sons, Eric and Jason Feaster; parents, Herman and Theresa Feaster; brother, Lawrence El-Amin of New York, NY and sons, Taji and Abbas; sisters, Charlotte Riddick (Roger) of Louisville, KY and sons, Roger Keith, II and Aaron and, Angela Tucker (Mike) of Baton Rouge, LA and daughters, Angel and Morgan; father-in-law, Peter Harris; brother-in-law, Cory Harris (Erica) and son, Cory and daughter, Leah all of Chicago, IL; a host of relatives and countless friends with treasured relationships. The Feaster family would like to give special thanks to all the family, friends, loyal dental employees, patients, dental colleagues, the Greater Flint Area Hall of Fame Inductee Committee, Rev. Stanley U. Sims and the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church family for opening their hearts and giving their loving support at this time.

Rodney D.D.S.

June 21, 1959 - March 16, 2010