William "Eddie" Rhodes, 62 of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away November 23, 2016 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 8, 1954 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of Dorothy Ailene (Beller) Rhodes and William Russell Rhodes. He married Arlena Faye Buchanan on January 26, 2002 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Mr. Rhodes was a route salesman for Wonder Bread.
Survivors are: wife: Arlena Rhodes of the home
2 daughters and sons in law: Kimberly Ann and Jeremy Southerland of Alma, AR
and Alyssa Nicole and Zachary Holder of Van Buren, AR
1 step-daughter: Kristin Marie Peerson and husband Jay of Sallisaw, OK
1 step-son: Larry Clayton Coleman and fiancee Kelli of Bristow, OK
4 grandchildren: Jackson, Coleman Claire, Hudson and Connor
mother: Dorothy Rhodes of Muldrow, OK
3 brothers and 2 sisters in law: Dennis and Connie Rhodes of Sallisaw, OK,
Geary Rhodes of Muldrow OK and David and Dana Rhodes of Muldrow, OK
He was preceded in death by his father
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Southerland, Bill Wilson, Owen Davis, Doug Hoover, Dale Brown, Butch McGrew and Daniel Dickerson.
Viewing will be 2 - 8 pm Sunday at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, OK where the family will greet 2 - 4 pm.
