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Youlish RHODES Obituary
Age 100, of Springfield, Ohio, transitioned from earth to heaven to sit at the right hand of Jesus on May 12, 2021. He was born February 2, 1921, to late Zilphia Williams and Eddie Rhodes, in Sparta, GA. He was married to the late Dazzie Rean (Tucker) Rhodes. He had worked for the City of Springfield, from which he had
retired after twenty-nine and a half years. He was a faithful member of Restored Life Ministries. He leaves lots of love and memories to his children, Gladys Rhodes, Irene Gray, Samuel Rashada, Virgena (Stephen) Rhodes-Wellington, Donald
(Marilyn) Rhodes, Wanda (Samuel) Rhodes-Singletary,
Anthony Rhodes, and Rodney (Crystal) Rhodes, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, one brother, John H. Jones; two sisters; Viola Harris, Clinsetee
(Arthur) McKibben, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters; Doretha Clark, Lillie Mae Buford; son Youlish Rhodes, Jr. and one daughter-in-law Dianne Rashada. Service for Youlish Rhodes, Sr. will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Restored Life Ministries, 1117 Innisfallen Ave., Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be 9:00 am until the time of service which will be at 11:00 am with Servant J. Maynard Officiating and Eulogy Emeritus Larry D. Coleman. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Service will be Live Streamed on the Restored Life Website. Social distancing protocol will be observed, and face mask will be required. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ohio Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home.
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Nariyah Muwwakkil
May 10, 2023
Grandpa I remember going to your house almost every year on our birthday that one thing we clicked on bc we shared the same birthday I remember one year for ur 99 party I went on out birthday and I was jealous bc it was my birthday too nn nobody knew but now I realized it´s bc you were such a great man nn uu still are even though uu not here physically ur still here spiritually nn you changed sooooo many peoples life with ur humbleness and kindness you were such a hard worked and never let anybody get you down .I just wanna say I love you so much .#youlishrhodesway
Carmen Leslie
May 25, 2021
Gramps you will truly be missed by us all!
You are the BEST/all around GOOD MAN that I've ever met in my life, inside and outside of the church, all day everyday!!
You practiced what you preached and you Loved your Family and we surely Love you too!
Please kiss Grandma up there for me and tell her I miss her soooo much!
I Love you Forever!
Rest peacefully in Heaven Gramps,
Your 3rd oldest granddaughter, Carmen (a.k.a. Tudda, as you always Lovingly called me). ❤
Amy Eimer
May 23, 2021
My sweet Wanda I am so sad for you. I’m sending you virtual hugs, prayers and so much love! Amy Eimer xoxo
Mike Dellapina
May 21, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Rhodes family on the passing of Youlish.
He lived an amazingly rich life! His memory lives on through his wonderful children and their families. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brenda Harris-Ponder
May 18, 2021
Deacon Rhodes was a staple of the Springfield community and the church Restored Life (St Luke). I will always remember his resounding voice during services......every time he saw me he’d ask me to sing for him. I love you Deacon, Rest peacefully I will see you in the morning♥
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