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Joe Rhodes Obituary

RHODES, JOE BEN, Titusville, Florida, passed away at the age of 91 on January 23, 2013 at Tranquility Haven in Titusville. He served as a Christian minister his entire life. His most recent church was Sun Valley Christian Church in Titusville where he served until his
retirement. His wife, Annise Rhodes and his daughter, Jo Ann Bridges preceded him in death. He is survived by his four grandsons, Brad
Hoppmann, Boynton Beach, FL, Danny Bridges, Atlanta, GA, Robert Bridges and Michael Bridges, both from Orlando and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 27, 2013.

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August 8, 2013

Joe Ben I know there was a great reunion going on in heaven on this day you went home. Will always remember the great times we shared. Thanks for bringing me back..

January 28, 2013

Joe Ben,
Rest in peace in your glorious reunion with Annise. Yoour battle has been won. We will miss you.
Bob Fleming

Norma Masgterson

January 27, 2013

Rest in Peace my friend. I know you are with Annise and Jo Ann and signing with all the angels in Heaven. Tell Sonny hello for me. You will be missed. I love your family and will always remember you. Love, Norma

Norma Masterson

January 27, 2013

Your battle is over Jo Ben and you won the fight. You are now sitting at the right hand of God and singing with the angels in Heaven. I will always remember you and your family. Rest in peace my friend. Love, Norma Masterson

Claude Bridges

January 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Joe Ben, we will all really miss you.

Claude Bridges

January 27, 2013

Rest in peace Joe Ben, we will all miss you. We know you are having a very good reunion in heaven with your wife Annise and you daughter Jo Ann. You were a great Pop Pop to our four sons Bobby, Danny, Mike and Bread. We know you are in a better place but we all really miss you. Thank you for being such a good Father In Law to me and Pop Pop to our sons.

Claude Brides

January 27, 2013

Rest in peace Joe Ben, we will miss you and our four sons will always remember you as their Pop Pop. You are in a much better place and we know you, Annise and Jo Ann are enjoying your family reunion in heaven.

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