Jerry Daniel Rhodes

July 16, 1941 - December 1, 2009
Jerry Daniel Rhodes

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Jerry D. Rhodes, 68, of Edneyville, NC, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at his home while surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Sallie Kate Rhodes.

Jerry graduated from Edneyville High School and was a farmer and apple grower all his life. He was a member of Edneyville United Methodist Church and a former volunteer at Edneyville Fire Department.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Demarius Dalton Rhodes of Edneyville; his daughters, Lorri Rhodes and husband, Don; Amy Lane and husband, Danny; and Kristi Berry and husband, Rob, all of Edneyville; four grandchildren, Dalton and Austin Rhodes and Jessica and Jamie Berry; great-grandchild, Ayden Berry; brother, Stan Rhodes and wife, Marsha, of Edneyville; nephew, Andrew Rhodes; and his extended family.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 4, 2009 at Edneyville United Methodist Church. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the service in the church. Rev. Steve Byrum, Dr. Mike Smith, and Rev. Robert Hodgens will officiate. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church following the burial, and at other times will be at the home.

Memorials may be made to the Edneyville United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, PO Box 87, Edneyville, NC 28727, or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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Friday, December 4, 2009
12:00 AM

Edneyville United Methodist Church - Directions
799 Bearwallow Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • December 04, 2009
    Tom, Toni and Mry Jones says:
    We are praying for you in your time of loss.

  • December 04, 2009
    DeAdra Barnwell-Corn says:
    Jerry will be greatly missed. I am releived to know that he is now sitting around the throne of God just a praising God to his heart's content. He is as you know in the land of Milk and Honey where there is no pain or heart ache. May the Lord keep you close to his heart and always in the palm of his hand. I love you all and will be praying for you. I love you all. Call me if we can do anything at all. Love, DeAdra and Curtis

  • December 03, 2009
    Julie (Steppe) Braddy says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this time. Keep strong in knowing that you will again see him one day. Tim, Julie, Maryn Braddy Brenda Gordon John, Kelly, Hope McClure Jonathan Goepfert

  • December 03, 2009
    George and Lori Ellison says:
    Kristi and family, You will be in our prayers.

  • December 03, 2009
    Mike Stepp and Family says:
    Demarius and Family, In talking with Stan, we were saddened to hear about Jerry's death. Our family will be praying for you and your family in the days to come. Please call us if we can help you in any way.