Dr. John Lewis Rhodes, Sr.
Macon, GA- Funeral services for Dr. John Lewis Rhodes, Sr. will be 12 Noon Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Alfred Hazel will officiate. Interment services will follow in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. Dr. Rhodes, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January, 17, 2017.
Survivors include his wife Leslie Rhodes; four children, Michael Rhodes, Sr., Marilyn (William) Brown, Deidrea (Kenneth) Collins, John (Jeselyn) Rhodes, Jr.; two sisters; one brother; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-8 PM in the Chapel of Jones Brothers Mortuary.
Jones Brothers Mortuary has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Jan. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for John Rhodes

23 Entries

January 27, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Robinson

January 26, 2017

Fort Valley State has lost one of it's finest, coolest, sweetest and most compassionate staff ever. Coach stood out as a "Giant" in a field of young teenaged girls and boys, eager to learn...HISTORY... He did not disappoint. Whatever, any of his students, players or peers needed, Coach would be the "go to guy"..to get the job done. FVSC Wildcat for life!!!!!!
RIP DR. JOHN LEWIS RHODES, SR.

Alyce & Farris Adams

January 25, 2017

To the Rhodes Family, My prayers are with you all. My sympathy is extended to you. God bless and keep you all

Sandra Daniel

January 25, 2017

My condolences to the family during this sorrowful time. Coach Rhodes was a kind, caring individual. I had the pleasure of knowing him as a student in his history class. He was a great instructor. He will be missed.

January 25, 2017

Our deepest condolences to Leslie and Rhodes family. From Johnson family in Memphis,Tn.

January 25, 2017

Leslie, and Rhodes family sorry for your lost.

January 24, 2017

I went to FVSC and Dr. Rhodes was my advisor, outstanding individual, he helped me throughout my freshman, sophomore and junior years at FVSC. With his encouragement, after, joining the reserves, I returned to FVSU and received my batchelor degree. God
Bless your family, keep the faith and God will take care of you.

Laraine Stephens

January 24, 2017

Having known Dr. Rhodes during my employment at FVSU I found him to be very kind. At times I would need a ride to Macon and he would provide such if his schedule allowed. During these few times he would note on how he could sing and how much he loved his being in the choir at New Pleasant Grove...Along with other positions there. Rest in Peace and condolences to his family during the loss of your loved one. Another soldier called home....

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April Slade

January 23, 2017

To the family of Coach Rhodes, my College Dad and the man who helped push me to where I am in life today, I would like to say "Thank You". Thank you to his wife and kids for sharing him with me for the most important years of my life at Fort Valley State University. Thanks to Coach Rhodes, I majored in History and was the only female in the program. I worked in his office as his Student Assistant and he guided my love for History. I followed in his footsteps and became a teacher only to be blessed to move to the territory of Guam. I wish that I could pay my last respects on Wednesday, but I will not be able to make it. My prayers are with you all, but nothing that Coach Rhodes did was ever in vain. He instilled greatness in everyone that he had the pleasure of meeting and educating. I will never forget Coach Rhodes and he will always have a place in my heart and my career. It is well and although he is no longer with us, may his spirit of "being educated and know what you talk about when you speak" forever live in us.

Joseph shakespeare

January 23, 2017

john was a good man and a find golfer rest in peace

Seketha Wilson

January 23, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

Betty Johnson

January 23, 2017

Leslie, may you find peace in all of your happy memories that you shared with Dea. Rhodes. He was a great, smart and friendly man. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Diane Dixon

January 23, 2017

To Leslie and family, our deepest condolences. We hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time.

Dixon and Wynn families

Jennifer Hill

January 23, 2017

My deepest sympathies goes out to the Rhodes Family! Coach Rhodes was my history professor at FVSU! Praying for comfort and strength to his family and friends during this difficult time.
RIP WILDCAT!!!

Martha Blake Norman

January 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of Dr. Rhodes transition. My condolences to his wife, children, and extended family. Dr. Rhodes was my history teacher in 1969 in West Helena, AR. He instilled in me a passion for our history. He taught me to search for the truth beyond the "available books" when researching Black History. I will forever appreciate the self-pride he taught us, the poor, Black children of the Delta. He inspired us to do more and to be the best at whatever our chosen profession. Thank you, Dr. Rhodes. Your legacy will be passed on.

Estralita Williams-Brown

January 23, 2017

To Leslie and the family;
We will miss Deacon Rhodes in all areas of the church which he was bigger than life in. Know that we love you and will continue to pray you strength.

January 23, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dianne Oliver

January 23, 2017

My condolences to you at this sad time. Your husband was a wonderful man. He always had a beautiful smile. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ulysses Brown

January 23, 2017

Coach (Look A Hear) Family, I extend my condolences
during this most difficult period. He was instrumental in shaping the lives of many studentts. He is an icon that earned the respect of so many. RIP Coach.

Beverly Foster

January 23, 2017

You will never be forgotten .

Adrian Mabon

January 22, 2017

On behalf of the Wilson, Rhodes, Arnold family of Fayette County Tennessee and The Memphis area we extend our heartfelt sympathy in sharing the loss of our loved one, the passionate custodian of our family history and preserver and teacher of those archives. In this hour of sorrow let us remember our charge to keep and to continue to preserve and pass down to the next generations that awesome wealth and vault of Family history and special memories which John took the greatest of pride in. May God bless and strengthen you all! I will never forget the hours spent with John tying together our rich family tree.

Adrian Mabon

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