Timothy John Rhodes

What can I say? I miss you, man. So many memories. The mornings walking to your house before school. The afternoons stopping by your house on the way to practice. The afternoons playing video games or the evenings driving around listening to music. So many memories and I hate myself for not keeping in touch. But you were always on my mind. You will be missed, bud.

Every second with you Tim was so special. You never failed to make everyone around you feel so important and loved. You are the text book definition of a beautiful person. You are loved by so many, your absence is felt by everyone, so deeply. I wish more memories could have been made, I will carry your love in my heart forever. I love you so much, may we meet again uncle Timmy

I, by chance found this online.... and I am in shock... I knew Tim and met some of his family. I don't have words at this moment, except shock. Tim was in my life for a period of time and we had the most fun together and shared so many fun memories. I was with him when he got baptized. When he got his first apartment in Gelndae, AZ. I know he LOVES his daughter, Havana SO much. I know he LOVED his family SO much. I know he loved his job and his co workers. He was proud of the job he did and had at the dealership. He wanted to be the best person, for his daughter. She meant everything to him. Havana, if you see this... your dad always talked about you, missed you and loved you. To his family, he loved you ALL so much! Tim, I don't know what happened... but thank you for the memories we shared. To everyone in his life, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. - Nicole L

Tim was one of my closest friends when he lived in Los Angeles. I will miss speaking with him a great deal. My love to his family- especially his daughter Havana; whom he cherished.

Oh man, this is really sad. I remember him as a nice, funny, fun, and just overall a good guy. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace.

Tim...Timmy...Timbo...
This just can´t be real. How can the little boy I´ve know nearly my whole life be gone? My youngest brother. You were always there, ready to play, no matter if it was house, backyard homerun derby, bike rides, board games. As we got older if I asked you to hang out the answer was always "yes." Yes to Little Sib´s weekend. Yes to running errands while I drove. As adults, we did playdates with our kids, trick or treating, went to the zoo, Holidays, birthdays, Michigan games, you name it. You were always up for family time. Never turned an invite down. Never. The answer was always "yes".
How you loved and adored your daughter, Havana. From day one, she was your pride and joy.
As a teenager, I remember waking up in my pink bedroom to the sound and smell of Dad cooking scrambled eggs. I´d think "Oh no. Not scrambled eggs again". He would holler for all us kids to come and eat. We would sit around the blue booth, still in our pajamas, and have a big breakfast together, doing whatever we could to pester each other which resulted in a laugh or maybe a scuffle.
People would laugh at us and call us the Brady Bunch because we were all so close. We did everything together and loved it.
Tim, you always had a compliment to give and joke to tell. You were the life of the party. Your presence could really fill the room. You were easily heard with a laugh like no other. You found a way to make everything a good time. Always laughing and smiling and joking. Always.
You were so full of life, Timmy. My heart is broken. They say a heart that is broken is a heart that´s been loved. We grieve because we loved. I sure did love you and I know you love me and the entire family too.
Although now, our circle is smaller, you and Dad are in the middle of it with our arms of our family wrapped around you. I pray that you are with Dad and you two are together, laughing and cracking jokes, in eternal happiness and peace together.
And now all I want is to be 16 again and wake up in my pink bedroom to the smell of dad cooking scrambled eggs, knowing you´d be there.

Timmy, you were always my "baby boy "and you had my green eyes. You had to grow up so fast to keep up with Nathan, Sarah, and David. I can still hear your flip-flops running on the sidewalk to come into the house. You were about four years old. When Sarah and David were exercising to music, you would go turn it off and David would jump up and turn it back on repeatedly. We all loved each other so much. I would take you and David to the beautiful parks there in California. You are such a handsome, wonderful child. I will always remember you that way. I will love you forever. Mom

dad you will be forever missed, I could of never asked for a better father in the world, I remember all the good laughs we would have over the most silliest things and your corny weird dad jokes. You really knew how to brighten someone´s day with your laugh, smile and jokes I will always remember the first time I came out to AZ you where so excited to show me everything, I have great memories growing up and now I love you to the moon and back

Uncle Timmy, words don´t describe how much I love you and how much I miss you. You will forever be in my heart. I will forever cherish the amazing moments we had together when you lived with me and my dad. You were like a second father to me. You really helped me through a lot, and we had some amazing one on one time with each other when my dad was working. I loved how much we had in common (and I know you did too as you´d always point it out). You always had the biggest smile on your face, and the most amazing laugh that filled the room. I love you with all my heart Uncle Tim, and I know I will see you again someday.

My heart is truly broken Tim. I will forever cherish all of our wonderful memories together little bro. We have so many. Thank you for everything you did for me. Your move to Phoenix came at one of the lowest points in my life and having you here was truly heaven sent. I couldn´t have asked for a better roommate to lift me up and sit out the pandemic with. Your positive attitude, contagious smile, and constant laughter helped me more than I probably told you. I´ll never forget laughing together while singing "Beautiful Thing" by Grace VanderWaal at the top of our lungs. You are so loved by so many Tim. I´m devastated that you couldn´t reach out for help and are gone, but am comforted knowing you´re still with family and that we will all be together again later. I love you little buddy. I miss you.

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I hadn´t talked to Timmy in many years, but that doesn´t take away from the great memories we shared as kids and into our teenage years...from cedar point trips in the summer to football and baseball games in the spring and fall...walking down to Paramont Theatre for a movie (we walked everywhere in those days)..The three things I will always remember about Timmy were his ability to make everyone around him laugh, his sneaky competitiveness (Tim was a hell of a linebacker), and the love for his family.

I wish I could have told Timmy how good of a friend he was...

Timmy, My heart is broken for you. Your move to Arizona brought so much joy to your life. Your FaceTime calls talking about your job and inviting us to Cardinals games brought smiles to our family´s faces and made Jaxson and Avianna so excited. I was truly rooting for you to have continued success, love, and happiness in your life there.

Your laugh was notorious, and I will miss hearing it when you would call the kids or spend time with us at Lakeside. I want you to know we always told Jaxson and Avianna how proud you were of them and shared with them all of your texts and social media comments supporting them. Jaxson told everyone he was a Cardinals fan because of his Uncle Timmy, and he wore his shirt in your honor last night. We will be sure Avi never forgets that you saved her life at Lakeside.

All of our hearts are heavy with your loss, but I hope we will find some solace in sharing your memories and stories often and knowing that you are reunited now with Jack and Dusty.

May you rest in eternal peace.

With love, René

Dear Happy and Good Uncle Timmy- You loved us and we loved you too. We´re very sad you died. We miss you. I wish you were here. I´ll be so sad but I know you are with God, Papack, relatives, and Jesus. LOVE, Jaxson

Once in a generation character. Utterly shocked and saddened for the Rhodes family. Timmy Stud could light a room up with his laugh and sense of humor. Honored to be his friend.

Tim, you were my son's best friend in high school and were like another son to me. We will sadly miss you.

Fred Snyder

Timmy: I´m writing you to let you know how much you mean to me as I know you are looking down from heaven reading these comments in your guest book, laughing and joking around with Grampa Dusty, Dad, Uncle Mike, and other relatives in heaven. You were always the life of the party, and I´m pretty sure you still are.

I have to say that you are the best little brother a person could ever ask for. The memories and stories that we shared between the two of us will stay with me forever. As most people know, a lot of our stories and memories are inappropriate, rated R, and I can´t repeat, but that was just us. We were always known as the "Rhodes" brothers hanging out, causing mischief in Fremont, OH, driving around in our bright green GEO Prism, and blasting our boyband music. I will always remember our trips to Cedar Point beach, when you lived with me at McKendree and in Carver, MA, our Provincetown stroll down Main Street, and our romantic trip to Bar Harbor, ME. Yes, the rose pedals on the bed and bottle of wine were for you.

I always loved being around you. You had an energy about you that made everyone feel relaxed and safe. You drew people to you and touched their life for the better. Even when I was feeling down, you always picked me up. I will truly miss the phone calls and FaceTime where you made me laugh. I wish I could have been half the brother to you, that you were to me.

You will be missed, and my heart is broken. There will always be a piece of me missing. My world will never be the same. The sad part about it is that Jaxson and Avi will no longer get to experience your famous "BIG HUGS and KISSES," which they loved. Yes, you did save Avi´s life at Lakeside, which you never did let me forget, and I will make sure Avi knows the full story of the incident... I have to say that the Lakeside golf cart rides, ice cream trips, and fairy garden hunts will never be the same.

Timmy, my promise to you is that you and our memories will never be forgotten. Your tales and stories will live on for generations in my family. I know you found peace, and I want you to know that I understand.

I love you with all my heart, Pooh Bear. Your brother, Davey

Timmy, you made such a positive impact on everyone, from co workers to customers, we are truly lucky and blessed to have known you. So many laughs and good memories with you at work, fishing in Alaska, going to football games...to say that we will miss you is an understatement, rest easy dear friend.

Tim (Timmer) was a friend and a great person. A lot of people are saying that his laughter was out if this world it it sure was. You knew Tim was present because of that laugh. He was a hard worker and was always their if we needed extra help. He was an AZ Cardinals fan and loved to talk football. We hung out a couple of times at Cardinals home games and was always excited to go to the games. We are going to miss you Timmer, may you rest in peace.

My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Tim´s entire family!!
During my many years at Sanderson Ford I´ve encountered many personalities, But Tim was an absolute exception! He and I hit it off immediately ! Tim and I talked every week about the state of our country, and Ford! I really got to know Tim on our annual fishing Trip to Alaska! There was never a dull moment! He kept all of us laughing and sharing his stories !
There are not a lot of people in this world that can leave such a positive impression like Tim! I was proud he called me Boss but friend is the most memorable!!
We will miss him terribly !!
David

Tim you will be missed! You always knew how to make anyone smile and laugh. You will had that contagious laugh that put everyone in a better mood. Prayers to your daughter and family during this difficult time. RIH brother!

Tim we are going to miss you very much! I will miss your very contagious laugh and your compliments on just how good I looked every day! You had a heart of gold and were always there for anyone that needed anything. Rest in Peace my friend!

Tim sorry to hear of your sudden passing. Praying for your daughter and family at this time.

Staying over night when i was a kid causing chaos in the Rhodes house. He was always making people laugh and smile his entire life. We worked together at mcdonalds in high school and made a dull job fun! You will be sincerely missed!

Tim was a guy that would always have a smile. I worked with Tim and let me share, his priority was to always do the right thing. When he met a guest at the dealership he made them feel like they were doing business with a FRIEND. Tim was genuine and a man of his word.
You'll be missed my friend!!

Tim, thank you for always being you. Working with you always made the day go by faster! Always complementing someone, starting a conversation out of nowhere, being able to make everyone around you laugh (and man, you had a LAUGH) and lower their guard by simply making their day.
I...we all miss you.
Rest in peace brother!

Tim, thank you for being you! Going to miss your BIG personality, laughs & generosity! Memories of spending 3 days in Alaska on a boat...filled with great laughs, each of us pushing through sea sickness and triumph of you jumping right back into railing up that monster halibut. Followed with another celebratory "cracking" of a Coors Light. Your gift of gab was amazing. Whether it was tailgating or sitting at the bar, you made friends. You made strangers realize the ease and importance of relationships. The few days running around Los Angeles and Hollywood was a blast. I will have a drink for you at the W! I like to associate friends with quotes. Yours is, "There are no strangers in life. Only Friends I haven't yet met."

Tim, was a one of a kind type of individual, he was easy to like and he was a friend's friend, he always had something good or positive to say. I loved the strength in his laugh it was contagious, and he didn't hold back and created a positive reaction from the on lookers! He was a funny man! Tim will be missed by all that came to know him, and I will miss his laugh and his joking and carrying on attitude. May God bless his soul. Until we meet again my amigo!

I got to sit next to Tim for a few years at work, and let me tell you there was never a dull moment. His laugh was contagious and could make an entire room smile. He took me under his wing when I started, just because he wanted to see me succeed. Tim always called me "little brother" which I always laughed about, but knew if there was anything I needed he would always be there. He was a great man and better dad, he will be truly missed.

Tim, You will be missed here at Sanderson Ford. We always had great talks, and you always laughing and always in a good mood and selling cars and making gross. My condolences to your family. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Tim, you will be missed at Sanderson Ford. The 1st time I met you, I thought, what a great guy! Your humor, jokes and your contagious laugh will never be forgotten. I will miss the times of conversation and stories we sharred. Rest in Peace Brother!

Tim was always able to lighten the mood in a room, I´ll never forget the holiday dinners and lunches shared with Tim. It was a blessing getting to meet him, and I´m glad he became a part of my life and I will forever cherish the time we spent together.

I just met Tim a few months ago and we shared many laughs great man. Going to miss him

I'll always remember the way Tim made me smile when I would see him at work. He'd always ask how I was doing and compliment and notice a new shirt or nametag I adorned that week. He would typically tell me a joke followed by his unforgettable laugh and we would part ways laughing and smiling in every single encounter together. I will certainly miss those moments.

Tim was always a fun guy and looking to have good times with friends. Every time going out he would be making friends with nearby strangers and laughing it up with whatever we could talk about. He trained me and guided me in sales helping me settle into my new career. He often insisted he would pick up the tab when we went out even though I would try to pay it forward. He was always great about handing out compliments and he truly always made an attempt to get a laugh out of you. Even if the joke wasn't that funny, you couldn't help but laugh with him. It'll be awfully quiet in the showroom now that we cant hear him chuckling with a customer or coworker. Tim was a good friend and a good man and I wish he knew just how much we all valued him being around. Love ya Tim.

Tim was self confidence personified. I don´t know if I ever saw him feel embarrassed. His ability to break an uncomfortable silence and slap a smile on everyone´s face was unreal. He was good friend and great dad. Rest easy bud.

When I met Tim, I was in a low place in life. He took me out and taught me to laugh more. Always had something to say to put a smile on your face. I would be amazed at how he would strike up full fledged conversations and make strangers laugh no matter how much of a mean face they had. He took me out for drinks or would invite me over to his pool to enjoy some drinks or grill some food. Ball games were always exciting with him. I remember how he taught me to open up to talk to people I never knew and try to make their day. Thank you Tim for so many memories and life experiences. You will be missed
-Christian Estrada

Timmy Timmy Timmy....you will be dearly
Missed my man. I was excited when you
Moved out here so we could both have a sense of home while away from Ohio! You
will always be a dear friend! Rest easy and go Browns!!!!

Tim and i sat together during english class our senior year in high school. We would interrupt the class often talking and laughing all the time!