Mr. Rodney "Rod" McKinley Eiland

September 29, 1966 - February 21, 2021

Mr. Rodney "Rod" McKinley Eiland was born September 29, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Charles and Walterine (Coleman) Eiland. He passed away on February 21, 2021 at the age of 54 years. Rodney attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was employed at Nexteer Automotive for six years and a member of UAW Local 699. He enjoyed cooking, and was a master on the grill. He enjoyed traveling, gong to the casino and just being with his family. He especially loved spending time with his grandbabies. He was a very friendly and quiet person. His presence will be truly missed by all who knew and love him. Mr. Eiland leaves to cherish memories, his children, Lance Macon-Eiland (Cadijah), Raven Macon-Eiland (Michael) and Janae Davis; 15 grandchildren; parents, Charles and Walterine Eiland; three brothers, Willie McQueen, Donald and Doris Eiland and Michael and Melva; six sisters, Linda Eiland, Phyllis (Cat) Eiland, Carol (Dwight) Sims, Brenda, Lora and Francine Eiland; his fiancé`, Cynthia L. Bruce-Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Eiland and nephew, Robert Eiland. Visitation will take place from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607.