William “Ron” Rhodes, 81, of Parsons passed away at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at his home. His wife, Jan, survives of the home.
He was born William Ronald Rhodes on March 18, 1943, in Roane County, West Virginia, one of 12 children born to Lonnie Burton Rhodes and Orlie Mae (Cox) Rhodes. His early years were spent in that area, and in his late teen years he moved to Niles, Michigan, where he graduated from high school.
Ron lived in Niles until moving to Parsons in January 1984 to work at Parsons Precision Products. He continued that employment until he retired in 2013.
He grew up as a Baptist. His many hobbies included woodworking, renovating houses, gardening and landscaping, hunting and fishing and participating in arts and crafts shows.
On Feb. 9, 1975, he married Cathryn L. “Cathy” Jones at Buchanan, Michigan. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2016. He married Janice M. “Jan” Strait at his home on March 31, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, of the home; children, William Ronald Rhodes Jr. (Sally) of Ludington, Michigan, Melody L. Yeomans of Cadillac, Michigan, Tina L. Chaney of Pittsburg and Ryan Rhodes (Tracy) of Parsons; stepchildren, Morgan M. Strait of Joplin, Missouri, and Eric Strait (Katie) of Parsons; eight grandchildren, Jodie, Matthew, Ashton, Cayler, Benjamin, Kolten, Jameson and Owen; several great-grandchildren; a brother, James Roger Rhodes of Niles, Michigan; and sisters, Garnet Kee of Dunbar, West Virginia, and Lula Belle Delay of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday with a service following at 3 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons with Pastor Keith Jones officiating. Burial will take place in Hunt Cemetery in Roane County, West Virginia.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS, 67357.
Leave online messages at www.wallfuneralservices.com.
