Granddaddy
John Rhodes passed away May 15, 2004 of a brain tumor.
He was born the fourth or four boys to Charles F. and Alma Bennett Rhodes, on September 26, 1923 in Greenville, MO.
John was an avid golfer, and spent countless hours honing his skills with Jack and the boys. He would pass on endless stories of adventure and misadventure which remained remarkably free of embellishment even after MUCH repetition.
John served his country with courage and honor during the second World War, as a proud member of the 502nd parachute Regiment of the famous 101st Airborne Division, serving three Behind the Lines jumps in Central Europe.
Brother Rhodes was a member of the O.K. Houck Lodge #707 F&AM, Memphis, TN and E1 Kalah Shrine of Salt Lake City. He devoted countless hours of faithful service to the Shriner's Hospital for Children.
John is survived by his wife, LaVada Rhodes; his children, Clyde (Michelle), Barbara (Jon) Jolley, Rhody (Cindy), Rene (Joey) Naso and Ronny Becker; one brother, Clyde; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Frankie; two brothers, Paul and Harold; granddaughter, Jennifer.
Funeral services will be held on Wed., May 19, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 S. Friends may call Tues. evening, from 6-8 p.m., at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., and at the church on Wed. from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers you may choose to make a donation in John's name to the Shriner's Hospital for Children Intermountain Unit at Virginia and Fairfax, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.