William

Rhodes

William G. "Bill" Rhodes son of the late Thelma Lee Eaton Rhodes and Herman "Red" Rhodes was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 13, 1941. He departed this life at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 7, 2009, having attained the age of 68 years and 25 days.

Bill was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the National Rifle Association. Bill worked in construction building homes. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Kawasaki Mule. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and close friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pat Baysinger

Bill is survived by his son, Tim Farmer and wife Kelly of Gallatin, Tennessee, one brother, Jim Rhodes of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Kay Wilhelms and husband Eldon of Dittmer, Missouri, two grandchildren, Taylor and Kyle Farmer of Gallatin, Tennessee, along with other relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitaion: Thurs. 5 P.M.

Funeral Services: Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.

McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri,

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Bill Rhodes Memorial Fund c/o McSpadden Funeral Home, 610 South Main St. Ellington, Missouri 63638