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Rhodes, Ronald S.

August 14, 1949 –
 May 20, 2016

Obituary

Ronny Rhodes, 66, beloved husband, father and pepa, passed away after a sudden illness on May 20, 2016 at Baylor Scott and White in Grapevine, Tx. Funeral: 1 pm Monday, Aria Cremation Services, 1280 N Belt Line Rd in Irving, Tx. The son of Jack and Wilma Miller Rhodes, Ronny was born in Ft Worth on August 14, 1949. He graduated from Poly High School and served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation ordnanceman from 1969-1973. Ronny graduated from Texas Wesleyan College in 1978. He worked for the IRS for 33 years during which he achieved executive status and the Presidential Rank Award. Ronny was a natural athlete earning awards in baseball in high school and winning many skins from his golf buddies. He enjoyed coaching his children’s softball and baseball teams. His job with the Internal Revenue Service took him all over the United States: Houston, Dallas, Ft Worth, Anchorage, San Jose, Washington, DC and Atlanta. After retiring in 2005, Ronny spent time traveling with Olga, enjoying and helping out his family and playing many rounds of golf. Survivors: Wife Olga Albrecht Rhodes of 34 years; father: Jack Rhodes; mother-in-law: Jeanette Constance; and children: Angela Yonke (Bob); Scott; Tammy; Brett Kimes (Andrea); and Toni (Kaymun); grandchildren: Christian Fletcher, Lauren Yonke, Heaven Rhodes and Kerrington, Kalleway and Kingsley Beck; brother: Randy Rhodes (Debbie), and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by mother, Wilma. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to the charity of your choice.   Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061 972-607-4400  

    Art Gandara
    23 May 2016
    2:54pm

    I met Ronnie in the early 80’s (Houston, TX). I admired his directness and enthusiasm. While in Dallas, TX, I recall Fred Bond always having good things to say about Ronnie and Mark. My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. Art Gandara

    Barbara Howze
    24 May 2016
    12:01pm

    I had the opportunity to work with Ronnie in Houston, Texas. He was a good manager, role model as well as a lot of fun. Olga, my prayers are with you and your family. The memories and strength from will get you through this. Barbara Howze

    Sherron and Christopher Abbott
    24 May 2016
    8:49pm

    Dear Olga and family
    We are the parents of Kaymun(Toni)is our daughter in law and Ron and Olga are bonded with us through our 3 grandchildren. Now our circle is broken and Pepaw will be surely missed. We loved him and he will always remain in our hearts. God bless you all
    Gg and Gpop

    D. Harris
    27 May 2016
    12:07pm

    Dear Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and send you my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from God’s word at Revelation 21:3,4 and John 5:28,29. Heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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