John Rhodes, Jr. Obituary (2017)

John Rhodes, Jr., age 93, passed away on October 7, 2017. His father, John Rhodes, Sr., was a first generation Norwegian immigrant. His mother, Clara Mattson Rhodes was of Swedish descent. John loved being outside gardening and working on cars. He also enjoyed playing dominoes, reading a good book, and was notoriously known for the ultimate art of taking short naps. He is survived by his wife- Charlotte Rhodes; sons- Darrell Rhodes (Cindy) and Donald Rhodes (Gina); daughter- Marilyn Condra (Hoyt); son-in-law- Larry Payne (Caryn); grandchildren- Krystle (Luke), Kelly, Shelly, Daniel, Donnie, step grandsons- Greg (Jackie), and Nick (Holly); and claim five great grandchildren to their family. He is preceded in death by his parents- John, Sr. and Clara Rhodes; son- Gary Rhodes; daughter- Janet Payne; brother- Homer; and sisters- Annie, Edith, and Verna. A memorial service for John will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at Crossville Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor David Sitler officiating.