Mr. Rhodes went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. Mr. Rhodes was born April 8, 1931 to Gordon and Elizabeth Rhodes in McDaniels, Kentucky where he lived until joining the U. S. Army on February 16, 1951. While stationed at Ft. McClellan, he met Lynne Bedwell. They married on December 1, 1951 before serving in the Korean War. After his discharge on February 15, 1954, he spent most of his working life as a truck driver until he retired in 1994. He was a member of the Piedmont First United Methodist Church and Frank Wofford Sunday School Class. He enjoyed working outside, cattle farming, NASCAR racing and spending time with family and friends. His greatest joy was his grandson, Andrew. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Hinton, Virginia Elders, Margaret Cicippio, Annette Bartley and Sarah Alice Tucker; and brother, Patrick Rhodes.
THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME
THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Rhodes went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. Mr. Rhodes was born April 8, 1931 to Gordon and Elizabeth Rhodes in McDaniels, Kentucky where he lived until joining the U. S. Army on February 16, 1951. While stationed at Ft. McClellan, he met Lynne Bedwell. They married on December 1, 1951 before serving in the Korean War. After his discharge on February 15, 1954, he spent most of his working life as a truck driver until he retired in 1994. He was a member of the Piedmont First United Methodist Church and Frank Wofford Sunday School Class. He enjoyed working outside, cattle farming, NASCAR racing and spending time with family and friends. His greatest joy was his grandson, Andrew. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Hinton, Virginia Elders, Margaret Cicippio, Annette Bartley and Sarah Alice Tucker; and brother, Patrick Rhodes.
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THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME
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