Obits: Rod Cohen, age 57 of Mableton, Dies

Rod Cohen, age 57 of Mableton, passed away on Wednesday, July 18.

He was born to Allen and Ann Cohen on Dec. 17, 1954 in Greenville, SC. He grew up with his three brothers, Guy, Scott and Bradley. He lost his sister, Jamie Ann, at a young age.

After school, he met and married the love of his life, Betsy. They had two sons, Brandon and Chad. They were later blessed with a grandson, Davis, and Rod was looking forward to his first granddaughter.

Rod worked as an automotive broker for O'Brien's Automotive for many years. He was a loving family man and found joy in playing with his grandson. He also enjoyed bass fishing and watching Nascar.

Rod is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Ann Cohen, and his sister, Jamie Ann Cohen. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Betsy H. Cohen; sons, Brandon M. Cohen of Marietta and Chad A. Cohen and wife Kemlee of Canton; brothers, Guy Cohen and wife Monte Jane of Earlysville, VA, Scott Cohen and wife Martha of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Bradley Cohen of Keswick, VA; grandson, Davis Cohen of Canton and a soon-to-be granddaughter.

The family of Rod Cohen will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at White Columns Funeral Chapel in Mableton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22 in the funeral home's chapel. Cremation will follow.  Please express your condolences at: www.genedavisfuneralhome.com or www.whitecolumnsfuneralchapel.com.