Harold L. Rhoads

1928 - 2003

Harold L. Rhoads

1928 - 2003

BORN

1928

DIED

2003

Harold Rhoads Obituary

Published by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2003.
Harold L. Rhoads, 74, passed away suddenly September 30, 2003. He was born November 9, 1928 in Little Rock to Clint Rhoads and Margaret Rhoads Jay. He was a retired engineer for the Rock Island R.R and Union Rep. He served three years in the U.S. Navy. Harold graduated from Little Rock High School. He attended Little Rock Junior College for one year. He was very active in Western Hills United Methodist Church, where he served on Adm. Board, and was head usher for years, WHOMC, the Shepherd Center of SW Little Rock, and volunteered for meals on wheels and many other organizations. He was an avid Razorback fan for 61 years.

Harold was a loving father and husband to his wife of 49 years, Betty, daughters Sharon Hill and husband Wayne of Benton, Christy Brewster and husband Louis, of Ft. Wayne IN, sons; Buddy Rhoads and wife Cimberly of Dyer, IN, and Scott Rhoads of Little Rock, sister JoAnn Reimard of Little Rock and brother Bob Rhoads of North Little Rock, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clint Rhoads and Margaret Rhoads Jay.

A Service of Remembrance for Mr. Rhoads will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003 at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 4601 Western Hills Ave. Little Rock, with Reverend Danny Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth funeral home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, 661-9111. Memorials may be made to Western Hills Methodist Church or Shepherd Center of SW Little Rock.

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October 23, 2003

Jo Chism posted to the memorial.

October 8, 2003

Frances Johnson posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2003

Jere and Marge Johnson posted to the memorial.

Jo Chism

October 23, 2003

Betty,

You and your family are in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Jo and family

Frances Johnson

October 8, 2003

On behalf of LRHS Class of '46, I extend our deepest sympathy to Harold's family.

Jere and Marge Johnson

October 6, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jere and Marge Johnson

Robbie Parker

October 6, 2003

I am thankful to have known you,Harold, as we grew up together in east Little Rock and had our times together all through school. I fondly remember those times and treasure them in my heart. Farewell for now. Robbie Parker

Rita Benafield Henard

October 4, 2003

Betty and Family,



Harold will be deeply missed by everyone he knew. He touched so many people by his spirit, generosity, enthusiasm, faith, character, support and friendship.



We will hold our memories of him dearly.



The American Cancer Society will miss his generous support in our fight against cancer. And I will miss visiting with him about democratic politics, his sports favorites and general interests.



You have my deepest sympathy,



Rita Benafield Henard

and all your friends at the American Cancer Society.

Jane Bradley

October 3, 2003

To Buddy and his family - please accept my personal sympathy for your loss. It is difficult to lose a loved one, especially a parent. Remember to keep the memories of happier times close to your heart. They will help you get through this tough time.



You are in my thoughts and prayers.



Jane

Charles Moore

October 2, 2003

Betty and Family: I haven't seen you in years; I was saddened to hear about Harold. He was such a nice man. My deepest sympathy during this difficult time.



Charles( Lloyd's brother)

Diane DeMay

October 2, 2003

My condolences and prayers to your family.



Diane DeMay from Deutsche Bank

Dave

October 2, 2003

Buddy, Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Peggy Crotzer

October 2, 2003

Christy,

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. Although we haven't spoken in years, I still remember the times I spent at your house as a teen. May God comfort you and your family in your time of need.

With Heart Felt Sorrow,

Peggy

Annie Ferguson

October 2, 2003

Lo siento mucho. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. I will always remember Harold and his willingness to learn Spanish. I hope your wonderful memories of him will give you some comfort. God bless you. Take Care.

Bobette Leggett

October 2, 2003

Betty, Sharon, Christy, Buddy & Scott:



I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is very special to me. Harold was my church father and touched my life in an unbelievable way. I also learned to love THE RAZORBACKS through his great enthusiasm and love of the team. He was a wonderful person! There will be a big empty space in this world without him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.



God Bless!



Bobette Leggett

JIM & DIANE FULBRIGHT

October 2, 2003

WE'RE KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. HAROLD WAS A FINE MAN AND A GREAT NEIGHBOR.



JIM & DIANE FULBRIGHT

Joyce Lamont

October 2, 2003

Buddy,



Sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray for you and your family.



Joyce

J C Bryant

October 2, 2003

He will be missed

Paige & Stan Benton

October 2, 2003

Our prayers are with the family

Ray and Alice Johnson

October 2, 2003

We are unable to be with you but you are in our hearts and prayers. we have lost a good friend

Shyrll Bryant

October 1, 2003

Betty,



We are so very sorry for your lost. You and your family is in our prayers. We will miss him very much.



Kevin, Shyrll & Blake Bryant

Lynda Kinsey

October 1, 2003

Betty,

I am only a phone call away. I am here for you any time.



Lynda

Sandye and Danny Needham

October 1, 2003

So sorry to hear of Harold's passing because we will miss him, but know he is in a joyous place. With much love to his family.

George & Relda Lasater

October 1, 2003

Betty, we are so sorry for your loss. We're remembering you at this difficult time.

John & Sylvia Henderson

October 1, 2003

Betty,



Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.



John & Sylvia

Larry and Leota Holcomb

October 1, 2003

Harold will truly be missed by all of us. You are in our prayers. God Bless. Larry and Leota

Cindy and Chuck Taylor

October 1, 2003

Harold will be missed.Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Cindy and Chuck

gary long

October 1, 2003

rock island & up railroad

Kim Brand

October 1, 2003

Betty, Jo Ann, and the kids, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We'll always remember Harold fondly.



L.J. and Kim (Agee) Brand

Scott Mann

October 1, 2003

With our deepest sympathies in these difficult times, please find strength and love among your many friends and family.



Our love and thoughts are with you,



Scott and Cathy Mann.

Renee Curry Wood

October 1, 2003

I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was a great man and touch many lives. He was almost like a dad at church for me. My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time.

Sincerely,



Marty, Renee, Rachael and Molly Wood

Charles-Pat-Sherri Hopson

October 1, 2003

Pat & Charles Hopson-Sherri Hopson

Staff of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home

October 1, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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