Robert William Rhodes' Obituary
Robert Williams Rhodes, passed away peacefully August 18, 2018 at the age of 72 after a long illness.Funeral Services will be held at Restland’s Wildwood Chapel on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:00 am. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, August 21, 2018, from 6pm-8pm at Restland Funeral Home.Robert was born to William Terry Rhodes and Ruth Stokes Rhodes on October 18, 1945 in Dallas, Texas where he would live his entire life. He served 4 years in the Marines and earned his Masters from the University of North Texas. He has worked the last 36 years for Maddox Metal Works.Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Irons Rhodes; wife, Mary Cortinas Rhodes and brother, Terry Rhodes.He adored his girls! He is survived by daughters Kristina Paige Hendon of Dallas, TX; Cassie Hendon and her son, Max of Dallas, TX and Lisa Cade and her husband, Matt Cade and their children: Daniel and wife, Courtney; Emily, Bradley and grandson, Luke; his cousin Cathy Stokes Hester and her family and so many family and friends. He dedicated his life to others. He loved spending time with family. Our “Pops” was the most loving and devoted father. From Karate Dad with Cassie, to Baseball games with Max, to driving all over East Texas to watch Bradley play Friday Night Football. He was the most humble and loyal man. He chose to do the right thing no matter what. He was a man of great character and integrity. He will be greatly missed.“The righteous man walks in his integrity, His children are blessed after him” Proverbs 20:7
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