Robert F. Rhodes

Robert F. Rhodes of Ridgecrest Calif. passed away at home with family by his side on February 7, 2022 from a long battle of emphysema. He was 82. Robert was born in Elizabeth, Colorado on October 4, 1939 to Bob and Grace Rhodes. He is survived by his children, Rashell (John) Foster of Ridgecrest Calif., Floyd Rhodes of Houston TX; Sister, Betty (JP) Wheeler of Pampa TX; Brother, Billy (Sue) Rhodes of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Troy Foster of Ridgecrest, Calif.,  Zane Foster of Ridgecrest Calif. and a great grandson Caydon Foster of Ridgecrest Calif. Preceding him in death are his daughter, Debbie Annette; parents, Bob & Grace Rhodes; Sisters, Barbara Selvidge and Ella Mae Hicks; brothers, James "Junior" Strickland and Everett Lee Rhodes. Robert a proud veteran enlisted in the Navy at the age of 23 from Texas where he was sent to San Diego Naval Base, Calif. for boot camp and attended A school.  Robert valued this service highly and became a Radioman and attained the rank of E6 which earned him several ribbons and medals by the time of his retirement. During his service of 20 years he served in the Vietnam War, and was stationed aboard multiple ships during his US Navy career; as follows: USS Piedmont, USS Annapolis, USS Proteus, USS Dixie, and the USS Stein which he was very proud to have served on. Robert was stationed at the Naval base on Guam and then NWC China Lake, Calif. where he made his permanent resident after retiring. Robert then started his Civil Service career as an electronic technician and later retired in 2005. When Robert wasn't working he had a passion for Golf, he had a saying posted that said a day without golf probably won't kill me but why risk it.  And just as passionate he loved filming and watching his grandchildren play sports.

There will be a grave site service held at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, Texas on February 25, 2022 at 2pm.  A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date in Ridgecrest, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Robert's name to the American Lung Foundation.