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Celebrating the Life and Homegoing
of
John Henry Rhodes
Sunrise 
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Sunset Feb. 26, 1928 Apr. 08, 2017
SERVICE
Saturday, April 15, 2017
11:00am
Good Hope Baptist Church
Stephens, AR
INTERMENT
God Hope Cemetery
Stephens, AR
CLERGY
Rev. Porchia
VISITATION
Friday, April 14, 2017 between the hours of 11:30am until 4:00pm
FAMILY HOUR
Friday, April 14, 2017
Good Home Baptist Church between the hours of 5:00pm -7:00pm
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Life's Reflection
Mr. John Henry Rhodes was born February 26, 1928 in Stephens, Arkansas to Robert and Nellie C. Rhodes. He was the oldest son of seven children. Preceding John in death was his father: Robert Rhodes, Mother: Nellie C Rhodes, Three Sisters: Ada Mae Brown, Nora Lee Rhodes & Dorothy Mae Adams, and one Brother H.A. Rhodes. One grandson; DeKardi Atkins.
John was baptized and united with the Good Hope Baptist Church in 1944 under the leadership of the Late Rev. Samuel B. Morris. He served as an Usher for many years. He had the heart of a servant and a true love for greeting the people with a smile. Dedicated in assisting in any way he could.
He began his education at Sandy Branch School in Buena Vista, AR. He was self-employed and worked in the logging business for over 40 years. John was known as the "BEST" Logger on this side of heaven.
John upheld his family Motto, "Once a member obtain his or her education. They help pull up the next."
John was united in holy matrimony to Mildred Walker on August 9, 1969 in Camden, Arkansas, to this union two children were born.
Through his illness in the last year, John kept the faith by leaning on the promises of the Lord. John Henry found sweet peace on April 8, 2017 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, AR. His passing marks a chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived and a life well earned.
Precious Memories of him will be cherished by his wife, Mildred Rhodes of Camden, AR, One son, John Bruce Rhodes (Adriane) One daughter Jennifer Rhodes (Greg) Atkins of Dallas, TX. Two Sisters Ebbie Rhodes of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Ora Lee Westbrook of Camden, Arkansas.
Six Grandchildren, Five Great-Grand Children, and a host of nieces, nephews, numerous loving cousins, and so many wonderful friends.
Special thanks to his caregivers, Carolyn Butler, Felicia Brown, and Kenny Brown.