Rodney Piatt, 66 of Liberty passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at home after a brief illness.

Born on June 4, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana. The son of the late Ruth Piatt Griffith and the late Bob Dees.

On December 27, 1976, he was united in marriage with the former Peggy Harvey in Liberty, Indiana. They shared 49 years of marriage. Together they attended Crosspointe Biker Church in Connersville, Indiana.

Rodney was looking forward to retire this spring. He was employed at Integrity Metals in Connersville for 16 years as a semi driver. He had various jobs throughout the years.

He served from 1976 to 1978 in the United States Army.

Rodney enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his children, Shawn (Ashley) Piatt and Rachel (Barry) Hann; grandchildren, Allannah Piatt, Natalee Piatt, Alexis Hann, Holden Piatt and Mason Piatt; his siblings, Amelia (Jay) Eliton, Brenda (Greg) Keeton, Sarita Overton, Alicia Fields and Pamela Bowlin; sister in law, Mary (Mitch) Pierce; brother in laws, Gary (Nannette) Harvey and Steve Harvey; and sister in law, Sheryl Weller; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ben Dees and brother-in-law and friend, Thomas Harvey.

Friends and family may visit on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Earlham Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.