In memoriam: Rodney Alden Altizer, Division of Facilities

Rodney Alden Altizer, retired buildings and grounds director A for the Division of Facilities, passed away on July 18.

Altizer was born on March 11, 1939, to the late Edgar A. and Mabel Bowyer Altizer. 

Altizer dedicated his life to the service of others. He served in the U.S. Army. Later, he served the Virginia Tech community for over 25 years in the Division of Facilities.

He enjoyed reading his Bible, running, watching NASCAR, spending time with his family, and taking care of his Thunderbird. 

Altizer is survived by his wife, Linda M. Altizer; son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Cathy Altizer; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Ron Maybaum; grandchildren, Caleb Altizer, Hannah Altizer, and Alaina Partin; brother, Carlos Altizer (Pat McCall); brother-in-law, Pete Whitlock; and daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Hank Partin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dixie Thurman and Rebecca Altizer Whitlock.

Altizer’s full obituary is available online.

Members of the university community who seek support or assistance are encouraged to contact these resources:

• TimelyCare
• Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
• Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Anthem at 855-223-9277
  • Aetna at 888-238-6232
  • Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
  • Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174
• Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 (students) or 540-231-8878 (employees)
• Housing Services at 540-231-6205
• Residential Well-being at 540-231-1139
• Civil Rights Compliance at  540-231-2010
• Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
• University Ombuds Office at 540-231-3125
• Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson at 540-231-9573