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Franklin Guthrie Rhoades

Franklin Guthrie Rhoades, age 93, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 7:00 AM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio.  He was born on February 5, 1921 in Ansonia, Ohio, to the late Chester Rhoades and Florence (Guthrie) Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Ann (Wallace) Rhoades of Greenville, Ohio, as well as his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren.

Frank retired as a Colonel after 30 years in the United States Air Force.  He was pilot, pilot instructor and served during the Berlin Airlift as well as the Vietnam War.  He was a 72 year member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143 and the former Ansonia Masonic Lodge #488. Also was a member of Antioch Shrine, Dayton and the Darke County Shrine Club. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW of Greenville.  He loved woodworking, riding motorcycles, big band music and playing the organ and trumpet.  After graduating from high school he played the trumpet for a dance band before starting his career in the United States Air Force.

The Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be conducting a service on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with a Masonic Memorial Service conducted by the Greenville Masonic Lodge immediately following the military service.  There will be a private burial held at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio.  The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 2:00-2:30 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers it is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or State of the Heart Hospice.  Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com


 
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