John Franklin Rhodes went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2017. Born July 14, 1932 in Corydon, Indiana.
He is the second son of Cecil Hugh and Mary Edna (Sevedge); who preceded him in death; also his 3 brothers, Hugh Edward, James Kenneth, and Arvin Earl. His youngest daughter, Kelley Janine (Rhodes) McMurtrey also preceded him.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Jo (Rhodes) Green; her 3 sons, Benjamin (Stephany), Brody, and Aaron (Angel); 2 daughters, Katie and Janella and son, Luke; Timothy (Elizabeth); 1 daughter, Genevieve; and 1 son, Ethan.
Kelley had 3 sons, Gregory (Christine); a daughter, Allieanah; Ryan (Natalie); daughter, Charlotte, and son, Grayson and her youngest son Kyle.
He worked for Indianapolis Power and Light for 10 years prior into the Missions Field. He was a missionary for 40 years in Haiti, then started a mission on the Amazon in Brazil, and American Samoa. Once he retired, he worked for the North Carolina school system for 15 years.
He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany. He received the Occupational Medal: National Defense Service Medal.
He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. A sister-in-law, Judy Cride Rhodes, a great-aunt Ruth Foley Sevedge and 2 cousins, Ruthanne Sevedge Bussy (Gerald) and Sue Sevedge Underwood (Don).
The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Interurban Depot, 401 S. Vine Street, Plainfield, IN 46168.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 18, 2017
He is the second son of Cecil Hugh and Mary Edna (Sevedge); who preceded him in death; also his 3 brothers, Hugh Edward, James Kenneth, and Arvin Earl. His youngest daughter, Kelley Janine (Rhodes) McMurtrey also preceded him.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Jo (Rhodes) Green; her 3 sons, Benjamin (Stephany), Brody, and Aaron (Angel); 2 daughters, Katie and Janella and son, Luke; Timothy (Elizabeth); 1 daughter, Genevieve; and 1 son, Ethan.
Kelley had 3 sons, Gregory (Christine); a daughter, Allieanah; Ryan (Natalie); daughter, Charlotte, and son, Grayson and her youngest son Kyle.
He worked for Indianapolis Power and Light for 10 years prior into the Missions Field. He was a missionary for 40 years in Haiti, then started a mission on the Amazon in Brazil, and American Samoa. Once he retired, he worked for the North Carolina school system for 15 years.
He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany. He received the Occupational Medal: National Defense Service Medal.
He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. A sister-in-law, Judy Cride Rhodes, a great-aunt Ruth Foley Sevedge and 2 cousins, Ruthanne Sevedge Bussy (Gerald) and Sue Sevedge Underwood (Don).
The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Interurban Depot, 401 S. Vine Street, Plainfield, IN 46168.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 18, 2017
John Franklin Rhodes went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2017. Born July 14, 1932 in Corydon, Indiana.
He is the second son of Cecil Hugh and Mary Edna (Sevedge); who preceded him in death; also his 3 brothers, Hugh Edward, James Kenneth, and Arvin Earl. His youngest daughter, Kelley Janine (Rhodes) McMurtrey also preceded him.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Jo (Rhodes) Green; her 3 sons, Benjamin (Stephany), Brody, and Aaron (Angel); 2 daughters, Katie and Janella and son, Luke; Timothy (Elizabeth); 1 daughter, Genevieve; and 1 son, Ethan.
Kelley had 3 sons, Gregory (Christine); a daughter, Allieanah; Ryan (Natalie); daughter, Charlotte, and son, Grayson and her youngest son Kyle.
He worked for Indianapolis Power and Light for 10 years prior into the Missions Field. He was a missionary for 40 years in Haiti, then started a mission on the Amazon in Brazil, and American Samoa. Once he retired, he worked for the North Carolina school system for 15 years.
He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany. He received the Occupational Medal: National Defense Service Medal.
He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. A sister-in-law, Judy Cride Rhodes, a great-aunt Ruth Foley Sevedge and 2 cousins, Ruthanne Sevedge Bussy (Gerald) and Sue Sevedge Underwood (Don).
The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Interurban Depot, 401 S. Vine Street, Plainfield, IN 46168.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 18, 2017
He is the second son of Cecil Hugh and Mary Edna (Sevedge); who preceded him in death; also his 3 brothers, Hugh Edward, James Kenneth, and Arvin Earl. His youngest daughter, Kelley Janine (Rhodes) McMurtrey also preceded him.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Jo (Rhodes) Green; her 3 sons, Benjamin (Stephany), Brody, and Aaron (Angel); 2 daughters, Katie and Janella and son, Luke; Timothy (Elizabeth); 1 daughter, Genevieve; and 1 son, Ethan.
Kelley had 3 sons, Gregory (Christine); a daughter, Allieanah; Ryan (Natalie); daughter, Charlotte, and son, Grayson and her youngest son Kyle.
He worked for Indianapolis Power and Light for 10 years prior into the Missions Field. He was a missionary for 40 years in Haiti, then started a mission on the Amazon in Brazil, and American Samoa. Once he retired, he worked for the North Carolina school system for 15 years.
He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany. He received the Occupational Medal: National Defense Service Medal.
He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. A sister-in-law, Judy Cride Rhodes, a great-aunt Ruth Foley Sevedge and 2 cousins, Ruthanne Sevedge Bussy (Gerald) and Sue Sevedge Underwood (Don).
The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Interurban Depot, 401 S. Vine Street, Plainfield, IN 46168.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 18, 2017
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