Rayon Clifton Rhodes

Mr. Rayon Clifton Rhodes, 82 of Patterson, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 15, 2019, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Born in Birmingham, AL on June 15, 1937, he had lived in Green Cove Springs, FL for several years before moving to Patterson 15 years ago.  Mr. Rhodes was retired from Progress Rail and was a member of Offerman Baptist Church but had also attended Emmanuel Baptist Church.  He loved to fish, do woodworking, and spend time with his grandson, Cody.

He was a son of the late Alvin Charles & Pernie Doss Rhodes.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Allen; two grandsons, Dusty Rhodes and Tom Denison; and by several sisters and brothers.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Denison of Offerman; three sons and a daughter-in-law, David & Debra Rhodes of Patterson, Rayon Clifton “R. C.” Rhodes of Florida and Daniel Rhodes of Offerman; a brother, J. R. (Patricia) Rhodes of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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