Marvin Curtis Rhodes was born on March 4, 1926, to Otis Warren and Maud Pauline (Morris) Rhodes. He left for his eternal home on March 13, 2021, at Rock Point Nursing Center in Birch Tree, Missouri.
Georgia Blanche “Betty” Rhodes left for her eternal home on November 26, 2020. She was born January 7, 1928, to Shell and Stella Worley.
Marvin and Betty Rhodes were married on June 15, 1950, in Tazewell, Virginia. Betty lived her life as a homemaker, mother, and wife. She had a love for cooking and family. Marvin was in the Army and served his country during WWII. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
They are preceded in death by their son, Curtis “Billy” Rhodes; one grandson, Carl Rhodes, Jr.; and sons-in-law, Terry Diaz and Richard Yurewitch. Marvin is also preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and one brother.
They are survived by their sons, Ralph “Pug”, Carl “Butch” and wife Joanne, Michael “Mike” and wife Roxanne, James and Marvin “Joe” Rhodes; daughters, Nancy “Sue” Yurewitch, Debbie Dunning and husband Gilbert, Linda Holland, and Mary Benson; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to their loving caretakers Melody Lamare and Brandy Dooley.
Marvin and Betty will forever be loved and missed by family and friends.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Eminence, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
