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Virgil C. Rhea Jr.

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Virgil Rhea Obituary

Rhea Virgil C. Rhea, Jr., age 82, departed this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Emeritus at Outlook Manor. Preceded in death by parents Lena and Virgil C. Rhea, Sr., sister Dixie Rhea, and grandmother Bessie Giles. Survived by Barbara Rhea; sons, Virgil C. Rhea, III (Suzette), Stephan (Barbara) Rhea, and Michael (Teresa) Cleveland; daughters, Suzanne and Robin Rhea, Lisa Bush, and Dawn (Roosevelt) Hayes; sister Beverly Boyde; brother Ronald Rhea; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Special thanks to the Emeritus at Outlook Manor staff and Hospice associates for their care and support. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where his family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. To sign his online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2014.

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Ruth Kirk

September 17, 2014

Dear Virgil and Rhea Family, it was with sadness to learn of the passing of Mr. Rhea. It was a real pleasure to have know him when he was a contractor for the Postal Service. I know he will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know Mr. Rhea may God continue to bless and comfort the family. RIP Mr. Rhea thinking of you Virgil because losing a parent is never easy. God bless your family

Owens Odom

September 17, 2014

Prayers of peace and comfort to the Rhea family and friends

September 17, 2014

We were just made aware of the death of our friend Virgil. May he rest in peace. Our prayers go out to his family.
Paul& Jeannie Parks

Donna Diggs

September 17, 2014

To Robin and family,

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Be Blessed,

Donna Thomas

September 17, 2014

Although I did not know Virgil, I would like to offer my sympathies to his family. Many years ago, I worked with Dixie at the Highway Department and she would mention her family. My heart broke when she passed away. I would like to think that Virgil and her are reliving days gone by. Many sympathies to Virgil's family.

September 17, 2014

To The Rhea Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May our Heavenly Father guide you and keep you in his loving arms. Cherish your memories and be blessed with your thoughts.

Blessings,

Cynthia Underdew

Stephanie Keaton

September 17, 2014

Virgil, I am so sorry to learn of your dad passing. I am praying that God will comfort you during this time.

Stephanie Burbridge-Hall

September 17, 2014

Robin, Suzie, Tyler and Family, May Christ provide you peace and comfort throughout your time of loss.

September 16, 2014

Family, no words am I able to express at the loss of one so dear and kind to me. I know your pain because I feel it too. May God bless Sookie and all of us, granting us peace and love during this heartbreaking time. There is a Balm in Gilead that heals all wounds, resting in this knowledge gives us all strength and faith to continue and fight the good fight as Sookie did. I will forever love and cherish the memories and love he gave me and his grandchildren. He, as you all are, are forever in my prayers, heart and memories.

Love you all, So glad and proud to have called him my father-in-law.

Damita Jo Robinson (Rhea)

TRACEE BARNES

September 16, 2014

TO MY BELOVED COUSINS, ROBIN AND SUZIE'Q...MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF SORROW, MAY HE GRANT YOU PEACE, LOVE & JOY!!!

LOVE,
TRACEE BARNES

September 16, 2014

Pops, I'm gonna miss you so much, Life will never be the same for Virgil III and I, there will be a void.
We miss you so much....
To god be the glory, for the great things he has done.

RIP POPS, and we will see you soon on the other side.

God Bless

Your Daughter in-law
Suzette

Jimmy and Ginny (Devine) Batten

September 16, 2014

Barb,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know it will be a large void in your life and may God guide you through your grief. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Jimmy and Ginny Batten

DArtangnan yates

September 15, 2014

You are remembered every day of our lives......
Your my dad, much Love

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