Col Michael Philip Rhodes

Colonel Michael Philip Rhodes passed away on May 19, 2024. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 11, 1938 to Denton Samuel Rhodes and Marion Rhodes. He graduated from the Loomis School in Windsor, Connecticut in 1956. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College in 1960, a Master's degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University, graduated from Air Command and Staff College, and the Air War College.
Colonel Rhodes served in the United States Air Force for 28 years including two tours in Vietnam where he flew 350 missions in the F-4 Phantom. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal. He was promoted to Colonel in 1981. His final assignment with the Air Force was to Bern, Switzerland, as the Air Attaché to the Ambassador. After retiring, he sold aircraft for McDonnell Douglas and later became a Wheelwright at Colonial Williamsburg.
Michael loved baseball and was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. He loved animals and was never without a pet. His faith was very important to him. He had a passion for singing in church choirs, automobiles, theater, sailing, traveling, storytelling, treasure hunting with his grandchildren, and eating as much ice cream as possible.
He is survived by his wife Jan Rhodes, his former wife Patricia Rhodes, their two children: Scott Rhodes, married to Ellen Schooler, and Susan Rhodes Anthony, married to Brian Anthony, his three grandchildren: George, Ray, and Brooke, and his loyal cat Gabriel. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife Anne Rhodes.
His sense of humor and loving personality will be missed dearly.
A time of visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at The Worship Place, 811 Sun City Blvd, Georgetown, Texas 78633. The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m.
He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors. Time and date forthcoming.