James Jim Rhodes

Born May 4, 1927 in Winters, California, passed away July 8, 2015 in North Highlands, California at the age of 88. On June 25, 2015, Jim celebrated 66 years of wedded bliss to his wife Ivy. He was preceded in death by his daughter Beverly, parents Preston and Edna, sister, Patricia and brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Ivy, son, Warren, daughter Kathy, brothers Rod, Larry and Tom, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren along with numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Jim and Ivy were founding members of St. Stephens Presbyterian Church in North Highlands, California where they were members for about 60 years. Jim worked as a diesel mechanic, an Iceman with Pacific Fruit Express and for 38 years as a Lineman/Switchman at the telephone Company (Ma Bell, Pac Bell, and ATnT). He served in WWII with the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Army. A memorial service followed by a celebration of life gathering will be held at the Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, 5839 Dewey Drive, Citrus Heights, California on August 8, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.