Rodney L. Olden

Rodney L. Olden, 66, of Zanesville, died at 4:21 A.M. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born July 4, 1954, in Zanesville, a son of the late Walter and Phyllis Eppley Olden. He had been a bus driver for SEAT for a number of years then went to work for Zanesville City Schools as a bus driver. Rodney loved the outdoors and long country drives.

Surviving are three daughters, Natasha Olden, Meagan Lehner and Amanda Lanning; seven grandchildren, Briana , Colt, Dallas, Rikki, Allen, Rory and Miles; two sisters, Brenda (Jerry) Hendershot and Karen Olden;  a brother, Roger Olden; many nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends, Sue and Michelle Pierce and Bill Parry.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Olden; two nephews, Bradley Olden and Jerry “Bub” Hendershot; great granddaughter, Azaria Hunter and the love of his life and best friend, Linda Lehner.

Friends and family may call from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Putnam Tavern, 721 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville.

Facial coverings and social distancing is requested.

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