Dennis Earle Rhodes, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, surrounded by his family
He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.
In his free time he enjoyed watching squirrels, football, and auto racing; but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vickie Rhodes of Portsmouth; two daughters, Stephanie Reed of Houston, TX and Veronica Lane and husband David of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren, Hannah Alvarado and husband Marcus, Reagan Reffke, all of Portsmouth, and McKenzie and Zachary Lane of Honolulu. As well as sister-in-laws, Patti Ellis and Susan Varner; brother-in-law, Jim Burchett; many nieces and nephews; and other devoted family members.
He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Nicholson; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Woodworth.
A funeral service will be held 3 P.M. Friday, April 12, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.
Sturtevant Funeral Home
He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.
In his free time he enjoyed watching squirrels, football, and auto racing; but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vickie Rhodes of Portsmouth; two daughters, Stephanie Reed of Houston, TX and Veronica Lane and husband David of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren, Hannah Alvarado and husband Marcus, Reagan Reffke, all of Portsmouth, and McKenzie and Zachary Lane of Honolulu. As well as sister-in-laws, Patti Ellis and Susan Varner; brother-in-law, Jim Burchett; many nieces and nephews; and other devoted family members.
He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Nicholson; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Woodworth.
A funeral service will be held 3 P.M. Friday, April 12, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.
Sturtevant Funeral Home
Dennis Earle Rhodes, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, surrounded by his family
He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.
In his free time he enjoyed watching squirrels, football, and auto racing; but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vickie Rhodes of Portsmouth; two daughters, Stephanie Reed of Houston, TX and Veronica Lane and husband David of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren, Hannah Alvarado and husband Marcus, Reagan Reffke, all of Portsmouth, and McKenzie and Zachary Lane of Honolulu. As well as sister-in-laws, Patti Ellis and Susan Varner; brother-in-law, Jim Burchett; many nieces and nephews; and other devoted family members.
He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Nicholson; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Woodworth.
A funeral service will be held 3 P.M. Friday, April 12, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.
Sturtevant Funeral Home
He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.
In his free time he enjoyed watching squirrels, football, and auto racing; but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vickie Rhodes of Portsmouth; two daughters, Stephanie Reed of Houston, TX and Veronica Lane and husband David of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren, Hannah Alvarado and husband Marcus, Reagan Reffke, all of Portsmouth, and McKenzie and Zachary Lane of Honolulu. As well as sister-in-laws, Patti Ellis and Susan Varner; brother-in-law, Jim Burchett; many nieces and nephews; and other devoted family members.
He is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Nicholson; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and John Woodworth.
A funeral service will be held 3 P.M. Friday, April 12, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.
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