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Richard Bevier Rhodes
Richard Bevier Rhodes, 79, of Butler, PA passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.He was born on July 6, 1944 in Madison Twp., Clarion Co., PA, the son of Cecil Ray and Agnes Beatrice (Weaver) Rhodes.
Richard lived in Rimersburg for most of his life until moving to Butler. He graduated from Union Joint High School in 1962 and honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Richard most recently worked as a laborer for IDL in Butler for over seven years before retiring in 2012. He was a member of Rimersburg First United Methodist Church and in his free time enjoyed completing word puzzles, woodworking and finishing puzzles.
He will be deeply missed by his brother, Paul Rhodes, of NuMine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tina Christine (Reed) Rhodes, who died in 2005; brothers, Gary, Ronald, Rev. Clayton, and James; and a sister, Betty L. Hockenberry.
Family and friends will be received from 1 PM until the time of funeral services at 2 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, PA, with his nephew, Clint Rhodes officiating. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 454 and VFW Post 7132.
Burial will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, PA.
Contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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