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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 16, 2008.

RHODES, William R. "Bill," 57, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Virginia "Ginny" Rhodes; two children, Matthew W. Rhodes and Lauren A. Rhodes; one brother, Ed Rhodes and wife, Christine; and one niece, Stephanie R. Levy and husband, Jonathan. William had a great love for the Lord, and worked in the Ministries of Campus Crusade for Christ, the South American Missionary Society, and the Ambassadors for Christ International. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech with a B.F.A. in painting. William was a faithful and loving husband and father. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Commonwealth Chapel, 1836 Park Ave., Richmond, Va. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smyrna Ministries, www.smyrnaministries.org.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Gary Kleinpeter

May 10, 2009

We just saw Bill mentioned in a La. Tech alumni magazine, and were so sorry to learn about Bill's death. My wife, Kimberley (Bruce), and I knew Bill at La.Tech right after he came to Christ. He had a powerful testimony of a changed life that God used in those years. We remember his ever-present smile very clearly. Our prayers go out to his family. Gary and Kimberley (Bruce) Kleinpeter

Marcia Dickey Smith

January 12, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of my friends passing. Bill was my neigbor during high school on Chaucer Lane and our parents were very good friends. He was so talented and has always had a very special place in my heart. I haven't seen Bill since his mother's passing, when I met his beautiful wife and children. My heart felt condolences go out to you and all who loved Bill. He will be greatly missed.

Dee Dibal

January 11, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God grants you peace and comfort at this time of loss.

Dee (Dedee Allen) Dibal
Secretary, Crimson Lions Alumni Association

Ruth Hammond

September 26, 2008

Ginny, Lauren and Matt,
Through this time of sorrow, please know my prayers and thoughts are with you.
ruthie

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Cindy Nichols

September 25, 2008

Dear Ginny, Matthew, Lauren, Ed, and family,

I was so shocked to hear of Billy's(as he was always called by all us cousins) untimely passing. I am Bill's first cousin,
with my mother, Sue, being the next under Uncle Sonny in age. In fact, I saw you Ginny, as well as Bill at Uncle Sonny's
graveside service in Benton on March 5, 2004, and that just
happened to be my mother, Sue's 80th birthday, if she had lived 9 more months. My heart rejoices that I got to see Bill as such a fine, handsome adult man that day. I will always remember the wonderful visit I had with both of you. It was great meeting you as well, Ginny. I want you all to know that we first cousins all thought the world of your loved one, Bill, and he will always be a precious memory to us. I just turned 62, and can hardly believe that my younger cousin is gone.
Please know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers
this next year during your adjustment period to his being gone. God Bless all of you.

With Christian love,

Cindy Bennett Nichols
Phone 501-915-8571
23 Gloria Drive
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Noreen (Ketchum) Davis

September 20, 2008

Ginny, Matt, and Lauren,
Working with Bill at Arrowhead Springs was a great blessing to me. What a man of courage and faith. He gave up alot to serve the Lord but he gained so much more. Know you are in my prayers durning this time.

Bill Horlacher

September 19, 2008

Bill was an awesome person---so full of faith in God and enthusiasm for His work. It seems like yesterday when we enjoyed fellowship with him at Arrowhead Springs. May the Lord comfort you with the certainty of Bill's salvation and the joy that is his as he worships His Lord. Kathy and I will never forget him.

Jessica Looyen and Bill in 2002

September 18, 2008

Paul Looyen

September 18, 2008

Dear Ginny, Matt and Lauren
Erica and I were in shock when we heard. Your dad was a wonderful man. The things that struck us most was his genuine smile that greeted you when you met him. It spoke of "I love to hear how you are really doin'"
And that was it, your dad had all the time in the world for you. And even though we only got to know him for part of our stay in the USA, we never forgot him (or any of you by the way). We remember his geniune-ness at Grace, when we visited you at Waterford, or when you visited us in Ashburn. I still have a picture of you dad playing with Jessica, crawling under the table to do so. What a great image about getting on the level with someone!!
You have our love and prayers, both now and in the future as you struggle in your loss

Much love
Paul, Erica, Jessica, Joshua and Joel Looyen

Chuck and Dianne Hurst

September 17, 2008

Dearest Ginny, Matt, and Lauren: Our hearts were shocked and broken to learn of Bill's sudden homegoing. His warm manner and gregarious smile welcomed us when we first came to Grace, and that trademark of his countenance will remain in our hearts forever. We remember our girls commenting that Bill was their favorite Sunday School teacher out of the many that they had in their junior high and high school years at Grace; he always made them feel welcomed and loved. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you all in ways that we cannot even imagine.

Elizabeth and Doug Starkey

September 17, 2008

Ginny, Matt and Lauren, please accept our deepest sympathy. We thought so much of Bill. Praying for you.

Dave Kohler

September 17, 2008

We are saddened by such an unexpected loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Keeping in touch with our special friends means so much to us. Love to all of you, Dave Kohler

Beth Lawson

September 17, 2008

My love and heartfelt prayers go out to all of you in the loss of Bill. Bill was my first cousin and close to me in age. We were buddies at the Rhodes reunions. My husband, Steve and I were also privileged to spend time with Bill while he was a student at Louisiana Tech. He was such a great guy and such a devoted servant of God. My heart breaks for you. Please know that the God of all comfort will be with you during these difficult days.

Cathy Lumpkin

September 16, 2008

Ginny, Matthew, Lauren, Eddie, Stephanie and Christine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time.
Cathy Barron Lumpkin

Mac Phillips

September 16, 2008

Ginny, Lauren and Matt, we are so saddened to learn of the passing of Bill. Brenda and I wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy. We still have fond memories of your friendship while attending Grace Bible Church. May God's blessings be with each one in this sudden loss. Lauren, God bless you and thanks for your help at Beacon Hill.

Lou Ellen Rhodes Russell

September 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Bill as my handsome and sweet younger cousin. I wish I'd had the chance to see him through the years and also would love to have met his wife and children. My love to Ed and Stephanie and also to his dear family even though we have never met. May God bless you and comfort you all.

Kenneth $ Betty Rockett

September 16, 2008

We know Bill as "Billy." We wish we could have lived closer to know your family better. We have a peace in knowing he is now with our Lord. We pray the Lord will wrap you in His loving arms of peace and comfort, and his memory will live on in our hearts. God bless

Bruce Case

September 16, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. While I've only known Bill for 2 short years - for 2 short years I was fortunate to have a good friend. I'll miss my good friend.

Jack & Ida Russell

September 16, 2008

You are good neighbors and Bill will be greatly missed! When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. Don't hesitate to give us a call anytime.

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