James "Jimmie" C. Rhodes
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James C. Rhodes, 89, passed peacefully on June 21st in Melbourne Florida. He was born in Charleston West Virginia, on February 3, 1932 to Amos and Clara Grace Rhodes. He graduated from Dunbar High School and Concord College in Athens West Virginia. He was in the army for 3 years and retired from the US Airforce after 20 years. He worked for the federal government for 15 years. Lived in Orlando Florida for 27 years and attended St. Richards Episcopal Church in Winter Park Florida. Survived by wife Mary Ellah of 56 years. Daughters Becky Hobbs (Eddie) of Orlando Florida and Julie Perry (Jeff) of Tallahassee Florida. Three grandchildren Ryan Hobbs, Max Perry and Kate Perry. Predeceased by Ella Perry (3 months). Brothers Donald (Joanne) Rhodes of Crosslanes West Virginia, Wesley (Donna) Rhodes of Crosslanes West Virginia and Sister Sharon (Ray) Debolt of Dunbar West Virginia along with eight nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held graveside at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fruitland Park, Florida. Donations given in his memory to Hospice or your local animal shelter.