Antonio Beltran Rodriguez, 90, went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2019. A native of California he had been a longtime Hampton resident. He served honorably for 30 years in the United States Navy retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Following his military career, he went on to work for VOSHA for 15 years. Antonio was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus where he rose to become a 4th degree knight and held the title of Senior Brother Knight, PGK, FDD, PFN.

He is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Rodriguez, his parents, a brother and a sister. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley Rodriguez; daughter, Antoinette Rodriguez-Barry (Robert), Rachel A. Morris (Ronald), and Malina Rodriguez; grandchildren, Cody T. Barry and Blake A. Morris; great-granddaughter, Adelyn Barry; sister, Ernestine Campbell; and a large extended family.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kay, Betty Sue, Jackie, and Denise with Riverside Hospice for their care, as well as his devoted caregiver, Deborah.

The family will receive friends at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 6-7PM. A rosary service will follow the visitation at 7PM at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment in Hampton Memorial Gardens with full military honors will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church.