J.R. Rodriguez was born on August 17, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1979, J.R. along with his parents and two older sisters moved as a family to Florida. J.R. was only ten years old and was enrolled in Eccleston Elementary. He then moved on to Meadow Brooke Junior High School and graduated in 1989 from Evans High School. After graduating high school, J.R. embarked on his adult life full of positive energy and motivation as an entrepreneur. He was very successful in his career. In his free time, J.R. loved spending time with his family, especially his parents. He loved to spend time at the beach, working on his tan, shopping and exercising. He enjoyed music, Madonna was his favorite artist. J.R. will always be remembered with his infectious smile and the ability to make anyone laugh on their darkest day. J.R. was an extremely positive and motivating adult that enjoyed life. On the day of his passing, the world lost an incredible man, but his memory will live with everyone that he encountered.