JImmie Rhodes
August 23, 1937 — September 19, 2016
JImmie Rhodes
Jimmie Dale Rhodes, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 19, 2016. He was born August 23, 1937 in Rosebud, Arkansas to the late Chester R. and Ollie Mae (Gray) Rhodes.
Jimmie proudly served in the United States Army where he earned the Good Conduct Medal in the Korean War. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene. Jimmie raised and showed miniature horses. He also raised birds, doves, quail, and chickens. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the highlight of his life.
Preceding him in death are his parents; grandson, Nathan Ghent; and brothers, Gerald Rhodes and Jake Rhodes.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 46 ½ years, Anna (Horwath) Rhodes of Benton, Arkansas; children, Tammy Ghent and husband Steve of Searcy, Arkansas, Carola Craig of Hernando, MS, Paul Rhodes and wife Karla of Benton, Arkansas, and Bobby Wickliffe of Benton, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; "adopted" daughter, Mary Ann Dunn; precious yorkie, Abby; and many other family members and friends who loved Jimmie and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas 72015. Funeral service, officiated by Pastor Tim Evans, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial with military honors to follow with Dustin Willis, DJ Mansfield, Dillon Rhodes, Koty Mansfield, Jerry Mansfield, and Shawn Turner serving as pallbearers, at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, certified Veteran Funeral Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Jimmie proudly served in the United States Army where he earned the Good Conduct Medal in the Korean War. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene. Jimmie raised and showed miniature horses. He also raised birds, doves, quail, and chickens. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the highlight of his life.
Preceding him in death are his parents; grandson, Nathan Ghent; and brothers, Gerald Rhodes and Jake Rhodes.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 46 ½ years, Anna (Horwath) Rhodes of Benton, Arkansas; children, Tammy Ghent and husband Steve of Searcy, Arkansas, Carola Craig of Hernando, MS, Paul Rhodes and wife Karla of Benton, Arkansas, and Bobby Wickliffe of Benton, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; "adopted" daughter, Mary Ann Dunn; precious yorkie, Abby; and many other family members and friends who loved Jimmie and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas 72015. Funeral service, officiated by Pastor Tim Evans, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial with military honors to follow with Dustin Willis, DJ Mansfield, Dillon Rhodes, Koty Mansfield, Jerry Mansfield, and Shawn Turner serving as pallbearers, at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, certified Veteran Funeral Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
SEP 21. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
SEP 22. 10:00 AM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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