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1915
DIED
2006
Joe Rhoades Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Lawrence M. Hammond will officiate. Burial: following military honors, Joe will be laid to rest next to his wife, Helen, in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: Dr. Rhoades will lie in state Wednesday in the Parlor at Robertson Mueller Harper; his family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. in the Great Room.
Bearers of his casket will be Tyler Wilkerson, John Paul Weaver, Marcus Weaver, Matt Enzler, Ryan Dunlap, Carson Dunlap, Jimmy Bowen, Dr. Steve Brown, Jerry Carr, John Driver and Junior Kolar.
Memorials: Consideration of contributions to the Salvation Army or to the American Heart Fund in memory of Joe is suggested.
A native of Rockwall, Joseph Walker Rhoades was born Christmas Day 1915, the son of Charles Frank and Battice Lofland Rhoades. He received an engineering degree from Texas A&M in 1939.
Following graduation, Joe worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps as a civil engineer until joining the U.S. Army. He served in the 38th Infantry, 2nd Division, during World War II and was discharged May 28, 1946, at the rank of major.
Joe graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery in May 1952. He and his wife, Helen moved to Fort Worth to raise their children and establish his practice in White Settlement. In 1959, Dr. Rhoades and his partners broke ground on White Settlement's first hospital.
After 50 years of practice and at the age of 80, Dr. Rhoades retired and moved to his ranch in Springtown. There he continued to pursue his passions of ranching, family, friends and horses.
In addition to his parents and wife, Helen, Joe was preceded in death by his siblings, Amy and Bud.
Survivors: Children, Sharon Rhoades Wilkerson of Weatherford, Marilyn Rhoades Weaver and her husband, John, of Plano and Joe A. Rhoades of Springtown; grandchildren, Wm. Tyler Wilkerson and his wife, Karmen, Stacey Wilkerson, John Paul Weaver and his wife, Becky, Marcus S. Weaver and his wife, Whitney, Dara Enzler and her husband, Matt, Ryan Dunlap, Carson Dunlap and Paige Dunlap; great-grandchildren, William Wilkerson, Brooke Wilkerson, Jack Weaver and Anna Weaver; and several nieces, nephews and their families.
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Bill Escue
April 21, 2007
What a wonderful friend Joe was to my wife Kathy and I. We will never forget him.
Dare Weihs
December 25, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a special man who helped so many people. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Martinez
December 23, 2006
Doc you gave me my first job in nursing Thank you for all you taught me.My sympathy to Sharon,Marilyn and Joe. Mary Martinez Las Vegas,Nv
Dr. Randy and Gigi Langerhans
December 23, 2006
We were saddened to hear of Dr. Rhoades passing. We have such wonderful memories of a doctor and wonderful friend to us and our children. He will always have a very special place in our hearts. We will be honored to answer for him at Aggie Muster this year.
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December 23, 2006
Doc,what a wonderful Doctor you were to work for you gave me my first job,you were great to me.My sysmpathy to Sharon,Marilyn and Joe. Mary Martinez,Las Vegas,NV
Scott Cavaness
December 23, 2006
Looks like my sister and cousin beat me to leaving a message in memory of our favorite Dr.Rhoades and to his family. He was always my doctor since 1959 until he retired. Like my cousin MarkLong said, he was so great and special to all our families especially to Mom "Totsy" and my "AuntJim" Laura Long. Like all have said here, his special demeanor and manner to his patients and friends endeavored him to be such so loved and trusted as our doctor and friend. I have thought of him many times remembering him for his abilities to take care of me or my family and we will always love and remember Dr. Rhoades. There is a special place in heaven for him and he is with now with Mom and AuntJim catching up on their past and so many stories to tell. My thoughts and prayers are with his family for his passing to a better place.
Gaye Ash
December 22, 2006
Oh Doc,
What a friend you have been to me and to so many others that came to you as a doctor and found a friend that lasted a lifetime.
I worked for "Doc" for 6 years and learned more from him that I could ever have learned from any professor anywhere. I learned how he loved people and gave so much of himself to his patients. We talked for hours and when I spent time at the ranch fishing, he always wanted to know if I "caught any" and made sure I had a good time and saw the place that, until now, he considered heaven.
If more dads loved their families like Joe, the world would be a much better place.
You will be greatly missed "Ol Friend" but go, be with God and I'll see you again in the only place more beautiful than the Ranch.
With love and gratitude,
Dianna Fisk
December 21, 2006
I was saddened to read about Dr. Rhoades passing. I was a patient of his off and on, for just a few years in, (I believe), the early nineties. I was always impressed by the fact that he didn't feel the need to move into one of the huge fancy medical buildings we have to visit our doctors in so often these days. He seemed a content, sweet, gentle man, who had a keen sense of what was really important in life, taking the time to show he truly cared about his patients. He never rushed me out, and usually even took the time to have me come back to his office, (which appeared to hold so many memories), where he would casually explain my prescription, chat a few minutes, and even offer a tidbit of advice about life, along with some words of encouragement. Dr. Rhoades had an awesome "bedside" manner that we rarely see anymore in the medical profession. He ran the race and finished strong. His life obviously had a great impact on many. I'll bet he heard those words, "Job well done, my good and faithful servant.", from our Most Mighty Healer, as he was welcomed into the Heavenly Kingdom. I pray that God blesses you all with an abundance of peace, and that you may find comfort in the fact that Dr. Rhoades is resting in the arms of Jesus and you will all be reunited with him again in eternity.
Sherrie Jones
December 21, 2006
DR RHOADES WAS MY DOCTOR WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. HE USED TO GIVE ME AND BROTHERS AND SISTER A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN ICE CREAM CONE IF WE DIDNT CRY WHEN WE GOT A SHOT.HE WAS THE BEST DOCTOR
Mark Long
December 20, 2006
To Dr, Rhoades' family. You know how much Dr. Rhoades meant to my family especially my Mom, Laura. But he was special to all of us. In my family he's almost a legend, not only for his medical knowledge but for the friendship that he gave us. We will all miss him.
Mark Long
Deanna Moore Williams
December 20, 2006
Dr. Rhoades was my doctor from the time I was 10. He delivered both of my kids. For me no one else could do that. He was special. He helped in the operation of my dad's knee replacement. It was the first one done. He saw me and my family through the rough times and the good. When I was pregnant with my daughter I made him a cherry cheesecake and took to his office. He grabbed a fork and started eating and then hid the rest. He was so special and I loved him dearly and will miss him. When you get to heaven say hello to my mother for me, she loved you too.
VICKI & MICHAEL THOMAS
December 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tena Cavaness Pruitt
December 20, 2006
Dr. Rhoades you're the best, not just a doctor but a friend...thank you for always listening to me...thank you for taking care of me and my family...thank you for my 'girls'...thank you for helping me raise my boys...thank you for your hugs. Love you.
December 20, 2006
Though I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Rhoades, I feel as though I have. You see, I know someone who loved him deeply. Someone who speaks of him every chance she gets and does so with sparkles in her eyes. She often tells stories of life on the farm and the strength of her grandfather. To hear her talk, you would think that he was “Superman” and to her he was. She talks about lessons that he taught her and encouragement that he gave. She talks about his humor and how he took life in stride, never letting it get him down. Through all the examples of strength, to her this was the most prevalent. It saddens me that I will never have the opportunity to meet this remarkable man, but I believe that his spirit will continue to touch so many lives with the memories that he left behind. After all, the one that I speak of is only one of many who love him dearly.
Please try to remember that in the quite moments, when the hurt seems so hard to bear, you have the love that you shared for each other over the years as your shelter and the beauty of your life together that is filled with precious memories, as your everlasting comfort. Please know that I will hold you and your family in gentle thought and prayer during this very difficult time.
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Congratulations Dr. Rhoades you are a huge success!
Lola White
December 20, 2006
Losing Dr.Rhodes is like losing a part of the family. He took care of my husband Bill, myself and 5 children for all the 30 years we lived in White Settlement.
Lola White-Granbury
Earl Dixon
December 20, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Dr Rhoades. He was a great man and a special friend. I will always remember our visits at the ranch. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Earl Dixon
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