Rodney Stephen Vota, Jr. 9, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away in his loving parents arms on July 3, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 26, 2007 in Providence, Rhode Island to Rodney Stephen and Debra Lynn Ada Vota. He was loved by family and friends all over the United States. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; twin sister, Eden Vota; brothers, Anthony Russo and Vincent Russo; sister, Justine Vota; grandparents, Linda Fleury and husband Tommy of Rhode Island and Carolyn Ives and husband Burr of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and many more family members and friends. Private services will be held by the family. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.