

  <p>Rhodes, Everette R. ""Dusty"" Jr.</p>
  <p>Passed: 2012-02-04</p>
  <p>Age: 75</p>


  <p>Source: Ravenswood News</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2012-02-09</p>
  <p>Information: Well known Ripley police officer, Everette R. ""Dusty"" Rhodes, Jr., 75, passed away at his home Saturday evening surrounded by his wife and loving family, following a long illness.  Dusty was born August 20, 1936 at Frozen Camp, oldest son of the late Everette R. Rhodes Sr. and Lily Ruth Hart Rhodes.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and went on to serve for 21 years, prior to retirement in 1976 at the rank of Master Sergeant.  His postings included many high security assignments with the Strategic Air Command, including Cheyenne Mountain (the mole hole).  He was awarded the Air Force Medal while stationed in London, England for saving a life and while in Seville, Spain, met and married his wife of 52 years, Antonia Rufina Rhodes.  His daughter, Ruth Ann, was born in Seville and his son, Danny, was born in England.  He returned to Jackson County following military service and joined the Ripley Police Department.  He retired from his second full career in 2002 at the rank of corporal and was well known as a true ""community"" police officer, stopping to talk with anyone he encountered to hear a problem, inquire about their family, or share a joke.        Surviving, in addition to his wife, is his mother, Lily Ruth Hart Rhodes of Ripley; daughter, Ruth Ann Shaffer (Ronald) of Ripley; son, Daniel Robert Rhodes (Susan) of Ripley; grandchildren, Joshua Caine Shaffer of Ripley, Anna Christine Brabham (Casey) of Glenville and Tessa Lynnae Shaffer (fiance, Ryan Rawlings) of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Aubree Faith Brabham, Braxten Lane Brabham and Levi Brady Snyder; brother, Daniel Rhodes (Sandra) of Ripley.  In keeping with Dusty&#39;s wishes, he was cremated.  A celebration of his life will be held by his family at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Dusty can be made to the West Virginia Sheriff&#39;s Association or Kanawha Hospice.  Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is serving the Rhodes family.</p>


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