Thomas Rhodes

I first met Tom when we part of the HQAFLC/LM organization. He was always positive in his approach to getting the job done regardless of the obstacles in the way. He invariably injected subtle humor into the discussions concerning how the job should be done and we looked forward to hearing his comments. Once retired we continued our association at the base golf course. Tom was the author of the name Prairie Trace now associated with the 18 hole military course. I enjoyed our rounds of golf...

Tom, we'll all miss you. We'll miss the interesting discussions concerning NASCAR, movies, sports and politics. We'll miss the great golf games and going to football games. We'll miss dinners and cruises. We'll simply miss your great company. God bless you.

Tom was the most upbeat person we ever met, with a great sense of humor. Don knew him professionally; we both knew him socially -- and enjoyed every minute we spent with him. Tom now has a front row seat at the finish line for all the NASCAR and Indy races. He's also out there making birdies on every hole. He's in a better place, but we will truly miss him.

My deepest sympathy. I pray that God will give you the strength and peace during this time of sorrow. What I remembered about Tom was him being a kind and gentle man. One who seemed to have a great sense of humor and a lot of patience. I know he will be greatly missed!

Tom was such a special person to spend time with. What a great sense of humor & wit and such a positive attitude. We always enjoyed the passion he showed, whether it was a story he was telling or for his interests in Nascar & golfing & family & friends. He sure enjoyed the gin & tonics we had together. Wish we could have enjoyed many more with both of you. We are all richer for having known Tom.

PEG, I CANT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT TOM AND HOW MUCH WE LOVED HIM. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND KIND WORD. HE HAD A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR. I WILL MISS HIM MORE THAN I CAN SAY. I WANT TO ALWAYS BE YOUR SIS AND FRIEND. TOM WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL WE DO .I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A HURT IN MY HEART. LOVE YOU.

may the lord be with you

Peggy, Steve and I are so very sorry. Though we know he is in a better place, it's still hard to let someone as great as Tom "go". Please know we are always thinking of you and I'll be praying for you too. The earth was a better place because of Tom. Know that!

We were always glad to see May coming for that meant the Rhodes were going to make their trek north so Tom could go to the Indy 500. That meant there would be good times eating, drinking, golfing and enjoying each others company. Peggy we still expect to see you at least once a year in Ohio. If you do not come up here you might have to put us up in Florida.

I will always remember the last golf outing with Tom. He was hurting (but still beating us) but would not give in to what he...