Edward was born and raised in during the Great Depression. He was a graduate of Pasco High School, and joined the Army to fight in World War II, receiving a Bronze Star for heroic action above the call of duty, as well as several Purple Hearts.
He married Edna Sullivan after returning home in 1946. They had 4 children: Robert (deceased, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Edward was a retired electrician.
A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home 5th Street chapel in Dade City on February 3rd, from 2:00-2:30, and a funeral service will be held at 2:30. Military honors and committal will follow at Emmaus cemetery in San Antonio, FL.
Edward was born and raised in during the Great Depression. He was a graduate of Pasco High School, and joined the Army to fight in World War II, receiving a Bronze Star for heroic action above the call of duty, as well as several Purple Hearts.
He married Edna Sullivan after returning home in 1946. They had 4 children: Robert (deceased, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Edward was a retired electrician.
A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home 5th Street chapel in Dade City on February 3rd, from 2:00-2:30, and a funeral service will be held at 2:30. Military honors and committal will follow at Emmaus cemetery in San Antonio, FL.
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Tacy Mae "Tracy" Rhoades Wilfong
1901–1980
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Audrey Lois Rhoades Peterson
1903–1934
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Lora Virginia Rhoades Peterson
1906–2007
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Wayard J Rhodes
1909–1998
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Ova Beatrice Rhoades Niblack
1912–2000
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Mable Lynn Rhoades Johnston
1914–2000
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Odna Henrietta Rhoades Rowland
1917–2006
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Juanita Delphia Rhoades McKendree
1921–2011
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