Clarence Rhodes, Sr., 89, of 568 Whetstone Creek Road in Stoneville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2014 at Morehead Nursing Center.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Centenary United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rhodes was born September 5, 1925 in Stoneville, NC to the late James Dameron Rhodes and Gladys Cox Rhodes. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Mr. Rhodes worked for Baxter - Kelly for several years until they closed then retired from Hardee's Restaurant in the Madison and Eden areas. He was a member of the Stoneville VFW and also served as a 4-H leader in the Shiloh Community for many years.
He is survived by his daughter, Jane Boggs of Stoneville; son, Robert Clarence Rhodes, Jr. and wife, Kitty Rakestraw Rhodes, of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Annie Mae Neal of Reidsville; and grandson, Dallas Dameron Rhodes of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Magdaline Ore Rhodes, two brothers, Sanford Rhodes and Henry Rhodes, two sisters, Juanita Hatcher and Ruby Carter.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home
Memorial contributions may be made to the Centerary UMC Cemetery Fund, Settle Bridge Road, Stoneville,NC 27048
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jane, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Jill Mabe
Joan, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family
Toni Carroll
Dear Jane, I am so sorry for the loss of your Daddy You have been a caring, dependable, and loving daughter and caregiver for many years. You were very loyal always putting your Daddys' needs first. He will be laid to his final resting place on Tuesday, Veterans Day. Thank you for your service Clarence. He will also be laid besde the love of his life that he has missed so much. May he rest in peace. Bless you Jane. Love Patty D Clark
Patty Clark
So sorry for your loss...May God bring you comfort
Pamela Harris
Jane and family, I am so sorry about the loss of your precious father. May God bless and keep you during this very difficult time.
Vivian Jefferson
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Rhodes. He was always friendly, and so nice when I lived there and visited the church there.
All of you are in my prayers. I pray God will give you the comfort and peace you need at this time. Jim and Muriel Caldwell
Muriel B. Caldwell
Dear Robert and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Rhodes. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Donna Freeman
Donna Freeman
Jane, Robert & family: So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him
while I was in N.C. Hard to visit everyone in the short time I was there and always think next
time. I will always remember his friendliness and hugs. It is very appropriate that he is laid to
rest on Veteran's Day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all, Vernita
Vernita Cox Turpin
Jane, so sorry to hear of your loss. May you always feel God's love and comfort for you during this time. Will be praying for you. Wentzi
Wentzi Haskin
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