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George Rhodes Obituary

George T. "Sonny" Rhodes, Jr. Awendaw, SC - George T. Rhodes, Jr. of Awendaw, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 peacefully at home. Capt. Sonny was born March 2, 1943 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Mr. George T. Rhodes, Sr. and Mrs. Blanche White Rhodes. He was a retired commercial fisherman out of Mount Pleasant and McClellanville. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra; three children, sons: Vincent and wife Bet of Beaufort, SC, Wade and wife Meaghan of Awendaw, and daughter, Dorcas and husband Enrico of Awendaw; eight beautiful grandchildren and his brother Randy Rhodes and wife Joyce. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations to ThriveSC, 1100 Sea Island Crossing Ln., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Donations may also be made online at www.thrivesc.life/donate.html The relatives and friends of Mr. Rhodes are invited to attend a visitation at the Rhodes' home, 6759 Limehouse Rd., Awendaw, SC 29429 on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 4129 Highway 17 N., Awendaw, SC 29429 (843)881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2016.

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Lisa and Chuck

December 20, 2016

Praying for your family!

December 20, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to you and your family. Claire & Trey

Ben & Marianne

December 20, 2016

So sorry! May God's grace sustain each of you during this difficult time.

December 20, 2016

skip & gloria jennette

Teddy Wyndham

December 20, 2016

condolences to Sandra and family.

J.B. WYNDHAM, SGTMAJ.,USMC, RETIRED

December 20, 2016

My condolences to all the family, GOD will guide you in these times of sorrow. Prayers for all !

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