Russell W. Rhodes' Obituary
Russell W. Rhodes, 84, of Decatur, went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 5:17 p.m. December 20, 2014, with his family around him.
Private family services will be held at Graceland Cemetery.
Russell was born on January 4, 1930 in Detroit, MI, the son of Gaylord and Elsie Harrington. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and Southwest Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He married Mary Ellen Hardy in 1958. She preceded him in death in 1977. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are his son, Randy Rhodes and wife Debbie; grandson, Jacob Rhodes and wife Holly; great-grandchildren Destin Rhodes and Kinlee Rhodes all of Decatur.
The family of Russell W. Rhodes is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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