## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Jethro Gladstone Rhodes, 75, died on 23 Dec 1987 at Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a retired farmer, former employee of Virginia Department of Corrections and Newport News Shipbuilding, and a member of Colosse Baptist Church.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral was conducted on 26 Dec 1987 at 2 p.m. in Colosse Baptist Church, Windsor, by Rev. Mitchell C. Lucky. Burial with Masonic rites was held in the church cemetery. Purviance Funeral Home handled arrangements.

## Transcript

Jethro Gladstone Rhodes

10 December 1912 - 23 December 1987
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Mr. Jethro G. Rhodes

WINDSOR - Mr. Jethro Gladstone Rhodes, 75, died Wednesday 23 December 1987 at Norfolk General Hospital.

He was born in Isle of Wight County and retired as a farmer. He was formerly employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections, Walters Unit, and Newport News Shipbuilding. He was a member of Colosse Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Purdy Lodge No. 170, AF&AM. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Raiford Rhodes; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mitchell Reed of Handsom, Miss Emily Esther Rhodes of Suffolk; a son, Michael G. Rhodes of Windsor; a sister, Mrs. Eva R. Butler of Windsor; and a brother, Rawlston Rhodes of Carrsville.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday 26 December 1987 in Colosse Baptist Church, Windsor, by the Rev. Mitchell C. Lucky. Burial with Masonic rites will be conducted in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the TriCounty Mentally Retarded Association. Purviance Funeral Home is in charge.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
24 December 1987
Page 16
Obituary for Jethro Gladstone Rhodes

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[Birth: 10 December 1912 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 23 December 1987 - Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                |
|---------|--------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Jethro Gladstone Rhodes                    |
| Age     | 75 years                                   |
| Birth   | 10 December 1912; Isle of Wight County     |
| Death   | 23 December 1987; Norfolk General Hospital |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence     |
|-------------------------|----------------|---------------|
| Jethro Gladstone Rhodes | Decedent       | Windsor       |
| Hazel Raiford Rhodes    | Wife           | Not specified |
| Mary Mitchell Reed      | Daughter       | Handsom       |
| Emily Esther Rhodes     | Daughter       | Suffolk       |
| Michael G. Rhodes       | Son            | Windsor       |
| Eva R. Butler           | Sister         | Windsor       |
| Rawlston Rhodes         | Brother        | Carrsville    |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information            |
|---------------|------------------------|
| Newspaper     | Daily Press            |
| Location      | Newport News, Virginia |
| Date          | 24 December 1987       |
| Page          | 16                     |
## Other Relevant Information

- Jethro G. Rhodes was a member of Colosse Baptist Church.
- He was a 50-year member of Purdy Lodge No. 170, AF&AM.
- He was formerly employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections, Walters Unit, and Newport News Shipbuilding.
- The family requested expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the TriCounty Mentally Retarded Association.
- Purviance Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.