Julian “Snuggie” Arthur Roddenberry, Jr., 57, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1967, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was the son of Julian Arthur Roddenberry, Sr. and Pamela Denise Yates.
Julian had a warm and outgoing personality and enjoyed spending time with those around him. He had a passion for fishing and gardening, which brought him joy. Above all, he cherished his family, being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His love for his children and grandchildren, as well as his role as a supportive and caring spouse, will be remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wonderful wife of 40 years and married for 28 years, Johnnie Lynn Moncrief Roddenberry of Lakeland, Georgia; his children: Christina Lynn Earnest (Derek) of Callahan, Florida, John Scott Roddenberry of Tallahassee, Florida, and Cody Lee Roddenberry of Lakeland, Georgia; grandchildren: Brilee, Audrey, and Cypress, Paisley; his mother, Pamela Denise Walker (Robert) of Havana, Florida; his father, Julian Arthur Roddenberry, Sr. (Patricia) of Crawfordville, Florida; siblings: Gina Hodges (David) of Havana, Florida, Michael Roddenberry (Georgeann) of Crawfordville, Florida, Joshua Roddenberry of Crawfordville, Florida, Katlyn Roddenberry of Crawfordville, Florida, Aime Swendeson, and Douglas Swendeson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2024 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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. The Roddenberry family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.