Charles Jerry Rhodes, 71, of Paris, Texas, went to dwell within the everlasting embrace of our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 19, 2014, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his beloved family.
The family has scheduled memorial services for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, at East Paris Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Edwards officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall of East Paris Baptist Church. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
As a man of God, Charlie faithfully attended services at East Paris Baptist Church, where he was a member. In particular, he enjoyed the connection of his Men’s 222 Sunday School Class and the Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study. He was an example of God’s grace and strength until the end of his life.
With faithfulness to God as his first priority, family and friends fell to a close second. He married Patsy Carol Dunn, also of Paris, on July 3, 1970. They were wed 44 years and had one daughter, Christi Rhodes Poulter, of Austin, Texas
His greatest joy came from watching the growth and development of his grandchildren, 3 boys, who gave him unending laughter.
After working at Campbell Soup in Paris, Texas for 38 years, Charlie had a wonderful network of friends with whom he spent his retirement years. With his best buddies, he loved playing golf and having coffee each morning at McDonald’s. These fine men gave him much laughter and support each day.
Charlie will be remembered for his beautiful booming laugh, as a faithful servant to God, as a doting husband, father, and “Papa Charlie”, and as a master of the grill.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Rhodes, daughter, Christi Poulter & husband John, grandsons, Cole Patrick Poulter, Christian Fox Poulter and Aidan Reece Poulter, cousins, Lloydette Daniels, Barbara Spencer, Becky Robertson, Smitty Ribble, Rowena Baker and Randy McAdams, along with several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces & nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Paris Baptist Church (Vision Fund), 725 N. Collegiate Dr., Paris, TX 75460.
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General B. Stockton, Jr., 80, of Emberson, passed away Thursday, September 18th, at his home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21st, at Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Patrick Cannon officiating.
Mr. Stockton, the son of General B. Stockton, Sr. & Tracy Faye Crossland Stockton, was born March 14, 1934, in Purdy, MO.
He served in the U. S. Air Force from March of 1953 – June of 1966. His military time was during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge he served two years in the National Guard. His career with Justin Boots in Cassville, MO, spanned thirteen years before his retirement. He and Mrs. Stockton had a farm and enjoyed tending their animals. They traveled west for the winters and returned during spring and summer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dale L. Stockton on April 7, 2013, one sister and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine Jones Stockton, whom he married on Dec. 25, 1955, building fifty-eight years of family and memories, a daughter, Cindy Gage & husband Bobby of Emberson, grandchildren, Tracy Gage of Paris, Christy Brown of Cassville, MO, Jeremy Stockton of Searcy, AR, Scott Stockton of Oklahoma City, OK and Amy Stockton of Oklahoma City, OK, 20 great grandchildren along with several nieces & nephews.
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