Obituary for Horace Rhodes
(Horace Rhodes) Horace Crayton Rhodes, 92, husband of Betty Gunnells Rhodes of 500 Brittany Park, Anderson, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson on March 14, 1928, he was a son of the late JD Rhodes and the late Hettie Cooper Rhodes.
Horace was a life-long Andersonian who served his country in the U.S. Army as a 82nd Airborne Ranger. Upon returning from his military service, he started a long career in homebuilding and real estate.
He was instrumental in the founding of the Anderson Home Builders Association and served at its first president. He was also a member of the Board of Realtors from Anderson County and served as its president on multiple occasions. Horace will be remembered as a mentor to many young and aspiring Anderson area homebuilders and sub-contractors. He was always willing to give of his time and resources to see that the industry flourished in Anderson.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1206 and was a consultant in the construction of their current lodge building. He was also a member of the Hejaz Shriners for over 50 years, a member of Pope Drive Baptist Church and he was a Mason.
Horace was an avid Clemson Tigers Football Fan! He never missed a home game in over 53 years!
He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Betty Gunnells Rhodes, son, Barry Robert Rhodes (Kim Lollis Rhodes), and his daughter, Pat Rhodes Dickerson (Glenn).
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren Rhodes Harbison (Ryan), Crayton Robert Rhodes, Alec Jade Moates and Jordan Montgomery Slagle (Kyle), great-grandchildren, Jonah Slagle and Honor Slagle and a son-in-law, Davis (Cindy) Montgomery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Terry Rhodes Montgomery and Horace C. “Crate” Rhodes Jr., and brothers, James, Wade and Harold Rhodes.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 12:00pm in The Tribute Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center 1621 Pearman Dairy Rd. Anderson, SC 29625. Rev. Phil Campbell will officiate and military honors by the U.S. Army will be rendered.
The family will receive prior to the service from 10:30am until 12:00pm.
Social distancing is to be observed at all events and face masks are required.
A private burial will be held at New Silver Brook Cemetery.
Flowers are optional. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER
Born in Anderson on March 14, 1928, he was a son of the late JD Rhodes and the late Hettie Cooper Rhodes.
Horace was a life-long Andersonian who served his country in the U.S. Army as a 82nd Airborne Ranger. Upon returning from his military service, he started a long career in homebuilding and real estate.
He was instrumental in the founding of the Anderson Home Builders Association and served at its first president. He was also a member of the Board of Realtors from Anderson County and served as its president on multiple occasions. Horace will be remembered as a mentor to many young and aspiring Anderson area homebuilders and sub-contractors. He was always willing to give of his time and resources to see that the industry flourished in Anderson.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1206 and was a consultant in the construction of their current lodge building. He was also a member of the Hejaz Shriners for over 50 years, a member of Pope Drive Baptist Church and he was a Mason.
Horace was an avid Clemson Tigers Football Fan! He never missed a home game in over 53 years!
He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Betty Gunnells Rhodes, son, Barry Robert Rhodes (Kim Lollis Rhodes), and his daughter, Pat Rhodes Dickerson (Glenn).
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren Rhodes Harbison (Ryan), Crayton Robert Rhodes, Alec Jade Moates and Jordan Montgomery Slagle (Kyle), great-grandchildren, Jonah Slagle and Honor Slagle and a son-in-law, Davis (Cindy) Montgomery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Terry Rhodes Montgomery and Horace C. “Crate” Rhodes Jr., and brothers, James, Wade and Harold Rhodes.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 12:00pm in The Tribute Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center 1621 Pearman Dairy Rd. Anderson, SC 29625. Rev. Phil Campbell will officiate and military honors by the U.S. Army will be rendered.
The family will receive prior to the service from 10:30am until 12:00pm.
Social distancing is to be observed at all events and face masks are required.
A private burial will be held at New Silver Brook Cemetery.
Flowers are optional. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER