Obituary

William Dean Rhodes of Grove, Oklahoma passed away November 10, 2017. He was born November 8, 1953 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Rynie and Mary (Drake) Rhodes.

Bill loved his childhood and all the adventures him and his family went on. He loved camping, fishing, working on hot rods. He spoke with so much love for his mother and his siblings. Bill loved playing his guitar, singing, riding motorcycles and playing golf. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He worked many trades, from executive chef, crane operator and contract labor, most of all he loved to cook.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents: Rynie and Mary; brother: Charles Wayne Rhodes.

Survivors include his wife: Rema Rhodes; sons: Darius Johnson of Grove; David (Hayley) Sims of Kansas, Oklahoma, Steven (Megan) Brueckner of Stillwell, Jonathan (Cassandra) Snyder of Skiatook; daughter: Tikka (Aaron) Williams of Hampton, Virginia; five granddaughters; six grandsons; brothers: Donnie Rhodes of Show Low, Arizona, John Richardson of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters: Susan Mason of Show Low, Arizona, Debra Richardson of Phoenix, Arizona, Elizabeth Lewis of Surprise, Arizona; aunt: Katherine (Tommy Joe) Carpenter of Phoenix, Arizona; four nieces and nephews and one great niece.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017 at the New Life Church of the Nazarene. 2025 East Central Avenue, Miami, Oklahoma 74354.