Gary Lee Rhodes, 79, of Pana passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1941 in Pana son of the late Oral L. "Tex" & Imogene (Russell) Rhodes. Gary married Donna Brown on June 21, 1958 in Ramsey and she survives in Pana.
Gary served his country in the Army. He was a member of the Shelbyville Jehovah's Witness, and could be found witnessing his faith to others. Gary worked as a masonry and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his shed.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Elden Rhodes, Pana, IL, Loren Rhodes, Pana, IL, Ferlin (Deanna) Rhodes, Pana, IL, Rhonda (Brian) Barror, Pawleys Island, SC, & Kevin (Krista) Rhodes, Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren: Erika Wilbur, Brandy (Josh) McCoy, Trisha (Ty) Howard, Shandra Barror, Travis (Jess) Rhodes, Jordan Rhodes, Leanna (Justin) Boykin; several great grandchildren; siblings: Carl (Penny) Rhodes, Shelbyville, Il, Rick Rhodes, Shelbyville, IL, Janet Robertson, Westervelt, IL, & Debbie (Jeff) Stephens, Shelbyville, IL. Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his siblings: Larry Rhodes, Gene Rhodes, Dottie Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Ronnie Rhodes, Linda Pauley.
A graveside service in Gary's honor will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana with Tony Rogers officiating.
Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to World Wide Work and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home obituary announcement.
Gary served his country in the Army. He was a member of the Shelbyville Jehovah's Witness, and could be found witnessing his faith to others. Gary worked as a masonry and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his shed.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Elden Rhodes, Pana, IL, Loren Rhodes, Pana, IL, Ferlin (Deanna) Rhodes, Pana, IL, Rhonda (Brian) Barror, Pawleys Island, SC, & Kevin (Krista) Rhodes, Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren: Erika Wilbur, Brandy (Josh) McCoy, Trisha (Ty) Howard, Shandra Barror, Travis (Jess) Rhodes, Jordan Rhodes, Leanna (Justin) Boykin; several great grandchildren; siblings: Carl (Penny) Rhodes, Shelbyville, Il, Rick Rhodes, Shelbyville, IL, Janet Robertson, Westervelt, IL, & Debbie (Jeff) Stephens, Shelbyville, IL. Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his siblings: Larry Rhodes, Gene Rhodes, Dottie Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Ronnie Rhodes, Linda Pauley.
A graveside service in Gary's honor will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana with Tony Rogers officiating.
Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to World Wide Work and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home obituary announcement.
Gary Lee Rhodes, 79, of Pana passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1941 in Pana son of the late Oral L. "Tex" & Imogene (Russell) Rhodes. Gary married Donna Brown on June 21, 1958 in Ramsey and she survives in Pana.
Gary served his country in the Army. He was a member of the Shelbyville Jehovah's Witness, and could be found witnessing his faith to others. Gary worked as a masonry and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his shed.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Elden Rhodes, Pana, IL, Loren Rhodes, Pana, IL, Ferlin (Deanna) Rhodes, Pana, IL, Rhonda (Brian) Barror, Pawleys Island, SC, & Kevin (Krista) Rhodes, Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren: Erika Wilbur, Brandy (Josh) McCoy, Trisha (Ty) Howard, Shandra Barror, Travis (Jess) Rhodes, Jordan Rhodes, Leanna (Justin) Boykin; several great grandchildren; siblings: Carl (Penny) Rhodes, Shelbyville, Il, Rick Rhodes, Shelbyville, IL, Janet Robertson, Westervelt, IL, & Debbie (Jeff) Stephens, Shelbyville, IL. Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his siblings: Larry Rhodes, Gene Rhodes, Dottie Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Ronnie Rhodes, Linda Pauley.
A graveside service in Gary's honor will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana with Tony Rogers officiating.
Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to World Wide Work and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home obituary announcement.
Gary served his country in the Army. He was a member of the Shelbyville Jehovah's Witness, and could be found witnessing his faith to others. Gary worked as a masonry and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his shed.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Elden Rhodes, Pana, IL, Loren Rhodes, Pana, IL, Ferlin (Deanna) Rhodes, Pana, IL, Rhonda (Brian) Barror, Pawleys Island, SC, & Kevin (Krista) Rhodes, Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren: Erika Wilbur, Brandy (Josh) McCoy, Trisha (Ty) Howard, Shandra Barror, Travis (Jess) Rhodes, Jordan Rhodes, Leanna (Justin) Boykin; several great grandchildren; siblings: Carl (Penny) Rhodes, Shelbyville, Il, Rick Rhodes, Shelbyville, IL, Janet Robertson, Westervelt, IL, & Debbie (Jeff) Stephens, Shelbyville, IL. Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his siblings: Larry Rhodes, Gene Rhodes, Dottie Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Ronnie Rhodes, Linda Pauley.
A graveside service in Gary's honor will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana with Tony Rogers officiating.
Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to World Wide Work and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home obituary announcement.
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