June 10 1943 February 25 2020
Winston’s Obituary Winston Earl Rhodes, 76, of Rockingham, passed away on Monday February 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Rhodes was born on June 10, 1943 in New Jersey, and was a son of the late Emmer Frederick “E.F.” and Betty Earlene (Carr) Rhodes Jr. Winston worked as a truck driver for many years for North-South, Houff Transfer, Wampler Longacre and J.B. Hunt. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a member of the Valley R.C. Flying Club. Winston also enjoyed traveling all over the United States on his motorcycle. On December 28 1962, he married the former Brenda Shifflett who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rhodes is survived by his daughters, Angie Thacker and husband Lynn of Dayton, Amanda Rhodes of Salem, VA; siblings, Joyce Stone and husband Alan of The Villages, Florida, Marietta Irby of Aldie, VA, Lucinda Eye and husband Doug of Bridgewater, Karen Lam and husband William of Penn Laird, Emmer Frederick (Fred) Rhodes III and wife Dorothy of Iowa; four grandchildren, Lance Back, Sheena Rhodes, Daniel Thacker, Bradley Thacker; and two great-grandchildren, Keilan and Alyssa. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kent Rhodes in 2009. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 5 PM at the Clover Hill United Methodist Church with Fred Rhodes officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall. His body was cremated. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence with the Rhodes family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to the Valley R.C. Flying Club, C/O Ron Scott, 511 Northglen Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; or to the Clover Hill Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 2100 Clover Hill Road, Dayton, VA 22821. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Winston Earl Rhodes June 10 1943 February 25 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Harrisonburg, state: Virginia