Duane Rhea Obituary
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at Spry Memorial Chapel, Russellville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in the chapel. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Officiating will be Brother Jerry Wayne Lawler.
He is survived by his children, Larry Rhea and friend, Legina Davis, Barry Rhea and wife, Beth, Mitch Rhea and wife, Crystal, Rhonda Moore and friend, Derek Weaver; grandchildren, Joshlyn Avery, Tristan, Bethany, Shannon, Derek, Erica, Jessie, Anna; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Dalton, Isabella; sisters, Margie Panell, Janie Alexander (Robert), Patsy Bailey, Stella Ventrini; brother, Duke Rhea; a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rhea; parents, Tommy and Pearlene Rhea; brothers, James Rhea, Tommy Rhea Jr.; sister, Sis Campbell; grandsons, Tyler Rhea and Hunter Moore.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
Mr. Rhea enjoyed the outdoors and farming. He was an avid Auburn fan and gardener.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To sign the register book and to offer private condolences to the family, go to sprymemorialchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Christy, Brian, Blake, and Christian McAfee
April 7, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you through the hard days ahead.
Shonea Engelthaler
April 5, 2010
Barry and Beth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you!
Jerry,Shonea and Ty Engelthaler
Kaylee and Sydnee Bishop
AMANDA DAWSON
April 5, 2010
Mitch and Crystal,
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
The Dawson's, Charlie, Amanda, Ameliah and Catie
Etta Mask
April 5, 2010
Barry and Beth,
God will see you throught, just remember that you were there for him and God knows that a father and son have such a strong bond.
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April 5, 2010
Barry and Beth, You and your family are in our prayers
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April 5, 2010
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