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Guy Rhodes Obituary
BLUFFTON — Guy Edward "Hop" Rhodes, 77, passed away January 14, 2020 at the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Guy was born November 28, 1942 in Spencerville to the late Walter and Grace (Coil) Rhodes. On September 9, 1967 he married Susan Truesdale Rhodes who survives along with their five children and twelve grandchildren:
Neill (Tara) Rhodes (Catherine, Eli, Claire & Aaron) of Bellefontaine, Brion (Julie) Rhodes (Logan & Lauren) of Bluffton, Tricia (James) Burkholder (Sam, Noah, Ben & Libby) of Pandora, Heather (Doug) Meyer (Brooklynn & Mollie) of Ft. Jennings and Scott (Amruta) Rhodes of Ashton, Maryland.
Guy graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School and attended Bowling Green State University and also completed electrical trade training. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. After 29 years, Guy retired from the Kroger Company where he was a refrigeration mechanic. He was a member of the Bluffton First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #382, Delphos Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star and the Shriners in Findlay. Guy was a former Boy Scout leader for Troop #256 in Bluffton and thoroughly enjoyed following and attending his children's and grandchildren's events.
Survivors also include a brother, Ron (Earlene) Rhodes of Plain City, Ohio. Guy's parents passed away when he was young and was raised by his sister and brother-in-law Betty and Cal Fox. Betty and Cal also had five children who were like siblings to Guy. They include Karen (Phil) Warnecke of Texas, Kurt Fox of Rockford, Ohio, Kris Fox of Dayton, Ohio, Keith (Inga) Fox of Xenia, Ohio and Kerry Fox (deceased).
Guy was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Rhodes; two sisters, Bonnie Miller and Betty Fox.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, Bluffton. Pastor Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery near Mt. Cory where military rites will be performed. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. A Masonic and Eastern Star service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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January 22, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Les Hudson
January 20, 2020
Just heard of guys passing this morning. We worked together whenkroger first hired refrig Mach. Great friend . Les hudson
Joyce Rozelle
January 19, 2020
Susan and family - so sorry to hear about your loss. Will offer up prayers.
RAY YOUNG
January 18, 2020
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GUYS PASSING PLAYED FOOTBALL WITH HIM AT SPENCERVILLE LAST TIME
I SEEN GUY WAS AT RON MILLERS WHEN HAD A CLASS REUNION. JUST HAD TO MOVE TO DELPHOS SO HE COULD BEAT US HIS SENIOR YEAR. LOL!
TO GETHER
January 17, 2020
Sorry to hear of Guys passing. Have known Guy since his days in Spencerville. Real nice person. Have talked to him over the last few years at Pandora Midget football games.
Kimberly Holtgreven (Powell)
January 16, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time through faith and love and support of those around you. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
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