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Barry Rhodes Obituary
Siler City
Barry Jordan Rhodes, 59, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home.
Barry was born July 10, 1951 in Washington, Georgia. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and he owned and operated Barry Rhodes Plumbing for over 31 years. Barry was an active member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his son and daughter, Dustin Rhodes and wife, Stacey and Kami Long and husband, Robbie and two grandchildren, Eve Long and Davis Rhodes. Also surviving are his sister, Bonnie Ferguson of Newman, Georgia.
The family will receive friends and family Thursday evening, June 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and other times at his home at 4606 Siler City-Snow Camp Road.
The funeral will be Friday, July 1st at 2:30 p.m. at Piney Grove with Rev. Hank Sanders and Rev. Herbert Lowry officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or an account has been set up in trust for his precious grandchildren at Fidelity Bank, 1426 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Brooks
July 7, 2011
We will truly, truly miss our dear friend Barry! He was an honest, trustworthy man that was always willing to help anyone in need.
Friends at Guilford Plumbing Supply
Melva Cleary
June 30, 2011
Barry was such a nice person. We will miss him and keep his family in our prayers.
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