Theodore Rhodes Obituary

RHODES, Theodore Dr. Theodore Doc Milton Rhodes, Sr., died Sunday evening, October 5, 2008 in the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, SC after an extended illness. Born Dec. 31, 1919 in Estill, SC, he was the son of Theodore Milton Rhodes and Annie Crim Rhodes. A graduate of Clemson University with a BS Degree and Auburn University with a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, he also served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Dr. Rhodes was the owner of The Animal Hospital, the only animal clinic in North Charleston at that time. He was a member and Past President of the North Charleston Rotary Club and a Palmetto Fellow, was the founder of the North Charleston Cultural Arts Council, a member of the Charleston County School Board, Past President of the South Carolina Veterinarian Association and a member of the Advisory Council for the City of North Charleston. He was an active and devoted member of North Charleston United Methodist Church. He was married to the late Frances Fulmer Rhodes and is survived by four children: Theodore Milton Rhodes, Jr. and wife Mattie of Winston Salem, NC, Frankie R. Watson and husband Chip of Columbia, SC, Betsy R. Owens and husband Steve of Summerton, SC and Tally Joe Rhodes of Johns Island, SC; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren: Milt Rhodes and wife Karen and their children, Emily and Kristen; Ben Rhodes and wife Priscilla an their daughter, CiCi; Addrian Rhodes; Fran Parsons and husband Joey and their children, Jordon, Hannah, Abigail and Katie; Bryan Watson and wife Cat and their son, Olin; Grace Watson; Jake Owens and wife Jill and their children, Jack and Abby. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 10, 2008 at 2 PM in the North Charleston United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. David Smith and Rev. James E. Hunter, Sr. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 12 noon in the Lawtonville Cemetery in Estill, SC, conducted by Rev. Joseph D. Rhodes and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, SC. A family visitation will follow the graveside service at the home of R. G. Bro Wiggins, 291 East 3rd Street, Estill, SC 29918. Memorials may be directed to: North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 East Montigue Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME, 300 Mulberry Street West, Hampton, SC 29924 (803-943-3352) is assisting the family with all arrangements. www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.