Maximino (Max) Rodriguez, 70, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a long illness. Max was born August 28, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Altagracia Gonzalez and Maximino Rodriguez.
Max was a US Air Force Veteran, a truck driver, mechanic, avid motorcyclist, and dog enthusiast. Max lived for his family and strived to take care of them, he was a lovable man who enjoyed joking around and making others laugh. His light hearted nature would uplift those around him. He is well loved and greatly missed.
Max is survived by his wife Crystal Rodriguez; bonus mother, Negra Rodriguez; siblings, Yvette, Gina, and Philippe, his children, David (Desiree), Jade Leavitt (Todd), Michael Hamley, Keshia Koster (Ryan), Billie Jo Vanderwall (Ronald), Samantha Letus (Richard), Betsy Chitwood (Christopher), John Ellison (Danielle), Joseph, Anthony, Victoria Tenan (Wesley), Nicholas Flynn, Justasia Stevens (David), 30 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Mackie Funeral Service.
A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service with the Rev. Richard Sneed officiating.