Rodney James Coburn, age 72, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home in Batesville, MS. There a no services being scheduled at this time. Rodney was born February 26, 1949 in Welcome, MN to the late James Kenneth and Darlene Fae Miller Coburn. He was a retired air traffic controller that honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. His memory will be cherished most by his wife, Lucena A. Coburn of Batesville, MS; daughter, Dori-Lynn Coburn of Nashville, TN; son, Kenneth Coburn (Michelle) of Batesville, MS; three sisters, Mary Ehalt of Apple Valley, MN, Janet Sandbo of Butter Field, MN, LeAnn Olson of MN; one brother, Frank Coburn of Powder Springs, GA; two grandchildren, Destini Caine, Mary Grace Holloway; one great-granddaughter, Adalynn-Grace Caine.