John Oliver Rhodes Jr.

Published 12:03 am Sunday, March 8, 2015

John Oliver Rhodes Jr., age 82, of Selma passed away March 6, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Rhodes; son, John O. Rhodes III; daughter, Vicki D. Rhodes; sister, Miriam R. Coffee and grandchild, Justin M. Rhodes.

Mr. Rhodes played professional baseball before entering the Air Force and after his Civil Service retirement he was employed by Coffee Printing Co. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of the Fur and Feather Hunting Club, Sugar Bend-Sugar Bottom Club and  LLL Fishing Club.

While in the military he earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Air Crew Members Badge.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Pineview Memory Gardens and the Rev. Ed Byrom officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing.  You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign the guest book at http://www.selmafuneralhome.com/.