KENNETT SQUARE — William “Bill” Paul Rhodes, III, age 61, of Kennett Square, PA, died Friday March 25, 2016 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Root Rhodes, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington, DE, and raised in New Castle, DE, he was a son of the late William and the late Jane (Marshall) Rhodes.
Bill worked for Stonegates retirement community in Centerville, DE for over 15 years. He enjoyed assisting residents as their maintenance technician.
Bill attended Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in NY, NY on a regular basis where his youngest son Nicholas is a Chorister in the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and a student of the Saint Thomas Choir School. Locally, he attended Church of the Advent in Kennett Square.
He was a hardworking man, devoted to his family and enjoyed craft beer, riding motorcycles, skiing, visiting Manhattan with his wife and boys and vacationing in the Outer Banks and Maine.
Survivors include, in addition to his wife, two sons, Marshall S. Rhodes and Nicholas P. Rhodes and one brother, John M. Rhodes of New Castle, DE. He was predeceased by a half-brother, Francis P. Cassidy.
You are invited to visit with Bill’s family and friends from 12:30 – 2PM Friday April 1, 2016 at Hartefeld National, 1 Hartefeld Drive, Avondale, PA 19311. A Memorial service and reception celebrating his life will follow at 2PM. Interment will be held privately at Gracelawn Memorial Park in New Castle, DE. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to Saint Thomas Choir School 202 W. 58th Street, NY, NY 10019 or Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall St., Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380. Flowers are being provided by Kennett Florist, 610-444-6040. To view Bill’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Hi Kathleen, I know the feeling of losing someone you love so dearly, but know that Bill is at Peace, no more pain and suffering. He fault a good fight and it is well with his soul. My prayers go out to you and your family, stand strong on your Faith knowing he is at rest. My Condolences, God Bless.
I was at home when I got the call, but I want to say, sorry to hear about your lost, but now you can say that Bill is taking his rest. Its been a long time coming, but he’s no longer in pain. David said weeping may indoor for a night, but joy comes in the morning. you guys take care, and I will keep you all in prayer, God Bless