Curtis W. Rhoten

RHOTEN, Curtis W., 74, of Powhatan, went to be with his Lord August 7, 2010 leaving behind his devoted wife of 54 years, Mabel "Penny" Rhoten. He is also survived by one son, Wayne Rhoten; three daughters, Debra Palmore, Brenda Spicer, and Pamela Bailey; one daughter-in-law, Mary Rhoten; two sons-in-law, Kenneth Palmore and Robert Spicer; eight grandchildren, Daniel and Shane Palmore, Timothy Studer, Brandy Scott, Michael Rhoten, Joseph Christian, Sam Spicer, and Amber Bailey; seven great-grandchildren, Laken, Alanah, Michaelea, Nicholas, Sebastian, Isabella, and Conor; one sister, Bernice Johnson and husband, Ron, of Texas; one brother, Everett Rhoten of Chesterfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Curt was a devoted family man and an avid hunter and fisherman. It comforts the family to know he is sitting on the banks of the Jordan talking with Jesus about all those things dearest to him. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery.


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