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Thomas Rhoades, III Obituary
Thomas Edward Rhoades, III, 49 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Kettering Health – Hamilton. He was born on September 20, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. Thomas had worked for Westwood Finishing in Trotwood. He was a Tri County North High School graduate and served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved his grandchildren, time with family, car shows, fishing, yard work and music festivals.
Preceded in death by his Mother: Connie Marie (Miller) Fox in 2015.
Survived by his wife: Karen M. Leptak; Father: Thomas E. Rhoades, Jr.; Daughters: Bridget Marie (fiancé Trey Turner) Rhoades, and Brooklyn Nicole Rhoades; Stepson: Levi Johnson; Sister: Christina Evon Smith; Grandchildren: Ariana Lynn Spencer, Weston Ryan Stewart, Tegan Allen Turner and Kira Elaine Turner; Nephew: Robert Warren Smith, III; Niece: Ryann Evon Smith.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the chapel at Butler County Memorial Gardens, 4570 Trenton-Oxford Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 1:00 P.M.
Arrangements are entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home-Eaton
Memorial Contributions may be made to Homeless Veterans, c/o any local Veterans Service Office. Condolences www.barnesfuneralhome.com
220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320
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