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JAMES MARTIN RHODEN, Sr. Retired Fire Chief City of Boynton Beach Age 79 of Okeechobee, formerly of Boynton Beach, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. James was born and raised in Boynton Beach and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After serving the Boynton Beach Fire Department for many years, James retired as the Fire Chief in 1988. He was also a Past Master of Boynton Masonic Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite Consistory in Lake Worth and Amara Shrine Temple in Palm Beach Gardens. James is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nola; two sons, James Martin (Christina) Rhoden, Jr. and Calvin Brian Rhoden; six grandchildren, James Martin (Rebecca) Rhoden, Brett Lloyd Rhoden, James Brian (Jeannie) Rhoden, Sandy Jennifer (Kevin) Worley, Jessica (Tony) Rhoden and Caitlin Lawler; five great-grandchildren, Hanna, Autumn, Anthony, Trevor and Mason; two brothers, Lloyd "Tommy" Rhoden and Charles "Shorty" Rhoden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of U.S. Hwy. #1 and N.E. 15th Ave., Boynton Beach on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM at the funeral home. A Committal Service with U.S. Navy Military Honors will follow at 1:15 PM at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Community Care Association in James' memory. SCOBEE-COMBS-BOWDEN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Boynton Beach, Florida Family Owned & Operated To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Bill Gulbrandsen
March 19, 2011
Chief Rhoden was a good and wise man. He inspired many young men in the fire service. I regret that I was not able to attend his services. Please know that he had a great reputation as a Fire Chief and I will hold him and the family in my prayers.
March 2, 2011
To the family, Just found out about Mr. James and wanted ya'll to know that Mr. James was a special person in my life who I worked with,and Mr.Tommy teaching me how to work plastering doing what Daddy had taught me.We had alot of good memories's at the reuions we had,knowing that the Hackle's and the Rhodens were all one family.God bless your family,Mrs.Nola,Marty, Brian. Chuck Hackle Family
Jill Clemens
February 25, 2011
To Brian, Marty, and the Rhoden family, I wish you all my Love and Support for your loss and may you have many happy memories.
Jill Clemens
Janet and Bill Phillips
February 25, 2011
Nola, Marty, Brian and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. May the memories you hold keep him in your hearts....Janet and Bill Phillips
February 23, 2011
Brian, prayers to you and your family during this time of grief.
February 22, 2011
Papaw,We love you very much.You are and will be dearly missed.I know you are in a better place with no more suffering.R.I.P Papaw.Love you always.Your granddaughter Sandy and Family
Papaw,Brian(dad),Marty,and Mamaw
Sandy Rhoden(Worley)
February 22, 2011
Papaw James and Mamaw Nola
Sandy Rhoden(Worley)
February 22, 2011
Papaw James and Mamaw Nola
Sandy Rhoden(Worley)
February 22, 2011
February 22, 2011
Nola, Marty and Brian, James was a very important friend and part of our lives for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Toma nd Gayle Shemwick
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