Owen couldn't wait to run down to the side of the road and salute as he drove by. Mr. Rhodes was a proud WWII veteran and Owen from a very early age loved to see and talk to Mr. Rhodes. When Pascal joined the military he left for training and Mr. Rhodes would always pop in to see how I was doing. He always had a hug for me and watched out for us while Pascal was gone. Sometimes in life you just connect with someone and they just become part of your heart. Today, I learned that my dear friend passed away. We will miss him greatly, John Rhodes was a kind, humble, and gentle soul. I'm sure that the counter at Ward’s Grill will seem terribly empty. We all salute you!
John Rhodes was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Army, where he received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was an electrician by trade and had worked many years with Pace Electric. John retired from the City of Saluda as maintenance supervisor in l992 after more than 20 years of service.
Mr. Rhodes was a member of the VFW Post #5206 in Hendersonville, N.C. and the Saluda Lions Club. He was a member of Saluda First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Ruth Middleton Rhodes; two daughters, Patricia R. Ross (Bob) of Johns Island, S.C. and Gail Bailey-Heaton (Steve) of Taylors, S.C. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Andy Ross, Kristie Bryson and Bart Bailey, and five great-grandchildren, Austin Harrison, Madison and Hunter Bailey, Chase and John Bryson.
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