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RHODES, AlabamaRHODES, EllenRHODES, LeeRHODES, O BRHODES, MaryRHODES, NellieRHODES, ElizabethRHODES, ThomasRHODES, Thomas (close up)RHODES, Elizabeth (close up)RHODES, Lela MaeRHODES, Lola MaeRHODES, FrankRHODES, Mary HelenRHODES, SamRHODES, Emaline Additional RHODES Surnames in OUACHITA County
RHODES, AmandaRHODES, Arthur SRHODES, Billy MRHODES, CarolineRHODES, Clifford NealRHODES, DavidRHODES, David (close up)RHODES, DaisyRHODES, Dora DRHODES, Elvin (photo)RHODES, ElvinRHODES, FlorenceRHODES, H O "Pete"RHODES, Hughie DRHODES, IloRHODES, Ilo (close up)RHODES, John HenryRHODES, John HRHODES, Linda CrystalRHODES, Lynn AutreyRHODES, Lynn Autrey (close up)RHODES, M LudieRHODES, Mary ERHODES, Mary E (close up)RHODES, MaryRHODES, MaudeRHODES, MillieRHODES, MillieRHODES, Nora ERHODES, Nora LeeRHODES, Robert ARHODES, Robert LRHODES, Scott DanielRHODES, Thomas FRHODES, Thomas FRHODES, Tom MRHODES, Toliver WillisRHODES, VernellRHODES, Virginia BelleRHODES, Virginia ERHODES, William HendersonRHODES, William L "Speedy"RHODES, Woodrow W
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Submitted: 11/17/21 • Approved: 11/21/21 • Last Updated: 6/29/23 • R1401524-G0-S3
February 26, 1928 - April 8, 2017
Mr. John Henry Rhodes was born February 26, 1928 in Stephens, Arkansas to Robert and Nellie C. Rhodes. He was the oldest son of seven children. Preceding John in death was his father: Robert Rhodes, Mother: Nellie C Rhodes, Three Sisters: Ada Mae Brown, Nora Lee Rhodes & Dorothy Mae Adams, and one Brother H.A. Rhodes. One grandson; DeKardi Atkins.
John was baptized and united with the Good Hope Baptist Church in 1944 under the leadership of the Late Rev. Samuel B. Morris. He served as an Usher for many years. He had the heart of a servant and a true love for greeting the people with a smile. Dedicated in assisting in any way he could.
He began his education at Sandy Branch School in Buena Vista, AR. He was self-employed and worked in the logging business for over 40 years. John was known as the "BEST" Logger on this side of heaven.
John upheld his family Motto, "Once a member obtain his or her education. They help pull up the next."
John was united in holy matrimony to Mildred Walker on August 9, 1969 in Camden, Arkansas, to this union two children were born.
Through his illness in the last year, John kept the faith by leaning on the promises of the Lord. John Henry found sweet peace on April 8, 2017 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, AR. His passing marks a chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived and a life well earned.
Precious Memories of him will be cherished by his wife, Mildred Rhodes of Camden, AR, One son, John Bruce Rhodes (Adriane) One daughter Jennifer Rhodes (Greg) Atkins of Dallas, TX. Two Sisters Ebbie Rhodes of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Ora Lee Westbrook of Camden, Arkansas.
Six Grandchildren, Five Great-Grand Children, and a host of nieces, nephews, numerous loving cousins, and so many wonderful friends.
Special thanks to his caregivers, Carolyn Butler, Felicia Brown, and Kenny Brown.
Contributed on 11/17/21 by debbraszymanski
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