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Don Prather Rhodes

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Don Prather Rhodes

Birth
Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, USA
Death
24 Oct 2016 (aged 75)
Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, USA
Burial
Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Don Prather Rhodes, 75, longtime Deaf Smith County rancher, was called home to the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2016, doing what he loved to do, tending to his cattle.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Central Church of Christ, 148 Sunset. Mr. John Henley, Minister, will officiate. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, on the family ranch, in NW Deaf Smith County. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, 411 E 6th Street, Hereford.

Don was born on April 8, 1941 in Levelland, to John Wiley "Boots" and Zelma (Prather) Rhodes. On a special day, he met the love of his life and soul mate, Kay Lewis. They married on February 20, 1960 in Levelland. In 1976, Don moved his family to Deaf Smith County. He was a Godly man who had his priorities in order. He loved his Lord, Family and working hard to provide for his “girls”. Don had a passion for life, his family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John Wiley "Boots" Rhodes and Zelma (Prather) Rhodes; 1 brother, Quinton Rhodes; and, 1 grandson, Jake Lomas.

Survivors left to cherish his memories are his wife and soulmate, Kay (Lewis) Rhodes of 56 years; 2 daughters, Stacie Lloyd and husband Ricky of Hereford, Sygale Lomas of Monterey, CA; 1 brother, Joe Rhodes and wife Darla of Clovis, NM; 1 sister, Myrlene Read of Eagle, ID; 5 grandchildren, Jacklyn Johnson and husband Jess of Wheatland, CA, Jacy Lomas of Blue Spring, MO, James Lomas of Ft. Worth, Jennifer Lambert and husband Joe of Las Vegas, NV, Landry Lloyd of Amarillo; and granddaughter-in-law, Shannon Lomas of Lincoln, CA; 7 great grandchildren, Drew, Logan, Brayden, Trent, Camile, Sadie and Crew; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of many friends.

The family suggests memorials to the Whiteface High School Scholarship Fund, 2nd St, Whiteface, TX 79379 or New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, NM 88130.

Express your condolences and sign the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh.com

Obituary by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.
Don Prather Rhodes, 75, longtime Deaf Smith County rancher, was called home to the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2016, doing what he loved to do, tending to his cattle.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Central Church of Christ, 148 Sunset. Mr. John Henley, Minister, will officiate. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, on the family ranch, in NW Deaf Smith County. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, 411 E 6th Street, Hereford.

Don was born on April 8, 1941 in Levelland, to John Wiley "Boots" and Zelma (Prather) Rhodes. On a special day, he met the love of his life and soul mate, Kay Lewis. They married on February 20, 1960 in Levelland. In 1976, Don moved his family to Deaf Smith County. He was a Godly man who had his priorities in order. He loved his Lord, Family and working hard to provide for his “girls”. Don had a passion for life, his family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John Wiley "Boots" Rhodes and Zelma (Prather) Rhodes; 1 brother, Quinton Rhodes; and, 1 grandson, Jake Lomas.

Survivors left to cherish his memories are his wife and soulmate, Kay (Lewis) Rhodes of 56 years; 2 daughters, Stacie Lloyd and husband Ricky of Hereford, Sygale Lomas of Monterey, CA; 1 brother, Joe Rhodes and wife Darla of Clovis, NM; 1 sister, Myrlene Read of Eagle, ID; 5 grandchildren, Jacklyn Johnson and husband Jess of Wheatland, CA, Jacy Lomas of Blue Spring, MO, James Lomas of Ft. Worth, Jennifer Lambert and husband Joe of Las Vegas, NV, Landry Lloyd of Amarillo; and granddaughter-in-law, Shannon Lomas of Lincoln, CA; 7 great grandchildren, Drew, Logan, Brayden, Trent, Camile, Sadie and Crew; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of many friends.

The family suggests memorials to the Whiteface High School Scholarship Fund, 2nd St, Whiteface, TX 79379 or New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, NM 88130.

Express your condolences and sign the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh.com

Obituary by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.


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