Bob L. Rhodes

Bob Rhodes, 80, of Parsons, KS, died Friday June 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1944, in Emporia, KS, a son to Lewis and Frances (McIlvain) Rhodes.
Bob graduated from Burden High School and received an associate's degree from Arkansas City Junior College. He also attended Emporia State Teacher's College working on a business degree.
He joined the Kansas National Guard in August of 1965 and was honorably discharged.
Bob married Joyce Gann in Arkansas City, KS, November 12, 1966.
He worked in the printing industry his entire life, first starting with Didde-Glaser in Emporia, then moving with the company to Ann Arbor, Michigan. He then moved to Bay City, Michigan, as the manager of F.P. Horak Printing. In 1978, Bob and his family moved to Parsons, KS to become owners of Dick's Printing, which became Rhodes Printing. Bob owned and operated Rhodes Printing for nearly 20 years before selling the business and retiring in Parsons.
Bob was active with the Parsons Rotary Club and Labette County Assistance.
Survivors include: one brother – Ron Rhodes, Emporia, KS; wife – Joyce Rhodes, Parsons, KS; one daughter – Traci Rhodes, Gardner, KS; one Son – Matt Rhodes, Parkville, MO; Matt's wife Sheila, and grandsons Grant and Wyatt.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents of Winfield, KS, and a brother, Ken Rhodes, of Buhler, KS.
No services are planned at this time. The CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME of Parsons is in charge of arrangements.