HAROLD B. RHOADES

HAROLD B. RHOADES, age 92, of Troy passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Caldwell House in Troy.  He was born on January 6, 1923 in North Star, Darke County, OH to the late William Jennings and Josie P. (Sharp) Rhoades.  His wife of 67 years, Betty (Althoff) Rhoades, survives.

Harold is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Karen and Buzz Frey and Janet and Jeff Knoderer, all of Troy; three sons and daughter-in-law: Steve Rhoades and Neil and Connie Rhoades, all of Troy, and Brian and Lora Rhoades of Elburn, IL; one brother and sister-in-law: Lowell and Eileen Rhoades of Versailles; one sister-in-law: Kathleen Detrick of Winder, GA; twelve grandchildren: Seth (Lindsey) Rhoades, Emily Rhoades, Erin (Chris) Fannin, Jared Frey, Benjamin Knoderer, Jacob Knoderer, Megan Rhoades, Amanda Rhoades, Ellise Rhoades, Cecelia Rhoades, Renee Rhoades and Raph Rhoades; and six great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two sisters: Donna Kay Fritz and Gladys Pepiot; and one brother: Chalmer Rhoades.

Harold was a 1941 graduate of Versailles High School.  He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army Air Corp during WW II.  Harold was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willowdell, OH.  He was also a Master Mason with Franklin Lodge F & AM # 14 in Troy.  Harold loved working out in his large garden and fruit orchard.  Harold also loved to fish, play euchre and liked Cincinnati Reds baseball games.  He was a machinist for 41 years with Delco Products.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 22, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Troy with  Rev. Ric Barnes officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles.  Full military honors will be presented at the cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 PM on Sunday at the Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 2899 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .