John Edgar Rhodes III, 82, of Chesterfield went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Huntington, WV to John Edgar Rhodes, Jr. and Sarah Francis Rhodes (Brown). John is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Evelyn Kay (Suzie) Rhodes; his sons, John Edgar Rhodes IV, John Christopher Rhodes and John Charles Rhodes; grandchildren, Seungji Han, Jihye Ann, Unhye, Evelyn, Leah Morgan, Lauren Mckenzie; great grandchildren, Liam and Noah and step-brother, Eddie Delung.
John graduated from Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska in 1960, afterward he continued his education at Marshall College, now Marshall University. John’s career in construction began with building gas stations and then family homes around Huntington, WV. He was instrumental in fabricating industrial facilities around the world working for companies such as, Multicon Construction, Hill International, ABB, and Alstom before he retired.
John was a proud member of the Corvette Club of Richmond but was most proud when he married the love of his life, Evelyn Kay (Suzie) on Friday, May 2, 1980.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 24, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, Chesterfield, 23832 for John’s memorial visitation. His memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor J.C. Moon officiating. Final rest will be private at a later date.
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