Rhodes, Willie

Passed: 1997-08-10

Age: 94

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1997-08-13

Information: KENNA - Willie Rhodes, 94, of Kenna, died Sunday, August 10, 1997 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following a long illness.  He was born January 9, 1903 at Belgrove, Jackson County, a son of the late Samuel and Roxie Parsons Rhodes.  He retired as a Supervisor with True Temper with 47 years of service and was a farmer  He was a member of Warren Chapel Church.  He is survived by a son, Kermit Rhodes of Kenna; four daughters, Juanita Slater of Dunbar, Euneva Monday of Charleston, Doris Boggess of New Manchester WV, and Pat Leaptrot of Kenna; one sister, Lucy Reid of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Thomas Rhodes, and one grandchild.  Funeral services will be today (Wednesday) at 1:00 pm at the Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Danny Cummings officiating.  Interment will be at Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Pocatalico.