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Curtis Rhodes Obituary
He was born on Dec. 1, 1948, to the George and Earnestine Rhodes of Petersburg, Va. He attended Petersburg Public Schools and was employed by Stone Container and Bellwood for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Vincent Rhodes and William Jones.
He leaves to cherish, his wife of 35 years, Genora Lawrence Rhodes; two sons, Dwayne Rhodes and Ray Goode, both of Petersburg, Va.; two stepdaughters, Evelyn Banks (Robert) of Petersburg, Va., and Regina Cook of Lacey, Wash.; four stepsons, Darryl and Antonio Lawrence, both of Petersburg, Va., Robert Lawrence of San Antonio and Roderick Lawrence of Tacoma, Wash.; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Carol Johnson, Vanessa Williams and Hattie Rhodes, all of Petersburg, Va., and Francine Rhodes of Indianapolis; two brothers, George and Victor Rhodes, both of Petersburg, Va.; three sisters-in-law, Dianne Bates and Joyce Gordon of Petersburg, Va., and Linda Johnson of Temple Hill, Md.; one brother-in-law, James Mason of Petersburg, Va.; a host of nieces, dear and devoted niece and caretaker, LeKiasha Foster, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804) 862-9975.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Rhodes online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Rhodes
3 Entries
Lorine Rich & Family
February 20, 2009
Genora, Know that God is with you during this time and that you all are in our prayers.
Percenie Rich
February 20, 2009
May the peace of God be with you now and forever.
Corey And Barbara Baker
February 17, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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