Mr. Francisco Rodriguez Aguilar age 81 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday June 11, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born July 3, 1938 in Mexico, a son of the late Juan Rodriguez and Agustina Aguilar. He was also preceded in death by his son, Orlanda Rodriguez.

He is survived by his wife, Maria De La Luz Rodriguez of the residence; children, Yolanda Rodriguez, Maribel Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, Maria Nereida Rodriguez, Mataida Rodriguez all of Dalton, GA, Evelia Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Flavia Benitez of Mexico; seventeen grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Francisco Rodriguez Aguilar will be held Monday June 15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. from the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Paul Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the Ponders Whitfield Memorial Gardens at the Celebration Mausoleum Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Monday. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Due to the national health crisis crowd restrictions and social distancing is recommended.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002