Wayne Rhodes, 85, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness.
Born October 10, 1939, in Arlington, Virginia, he was a son of the late Orien Kenneth and Thelma Wrenn Rhodes. He lived most of his life in Virginia and was a retired skilled auto mechanic with Jim Harris Pontiac. He also served as a Boy Scout Camp Ranger at Camp Theodore Roosevelt,Strauss Wilderness Area and Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation. He moved to Pierce County in 2022.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Butler Rhodes; son, Anthony James Rhodes; three brothers, Kenneth Rhodes, Milton Rhodes and Larry Rhodes and two grandchildren, Connor Rhodes and Lauren Rhodes.
Survivors include his three children, Cynthia Rhodes of Oregon, Bryan Rhodes of Maryland and Michael Rhodes of Virginia; three sisters, Judith Rhodes, Macon and Peggy Merce and Patsy Blanchard (husband Al), both of Waycross; one brother, Roy Rhodes, Waycross; eight grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
