Destry "Dusty" Dale Rhodes

1954 - 2014

Destry "Dusty" Dale Rhodes obituary, 1954-2014, Abilene, TX

BORN

1954

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Community Memorial Funeral Home

1443 North 2nd Street

Abilene, Texas

Destry "Dusty" Rhodes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 30, 2014.

Destry "Dusty" Dale Rhodes, 60, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2014 at his residence in Abilene, TX. Graveside services will be 2:00p.m., today, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in the Central Cemetery, 5 miles east of Hawley, TX with Rev. Louis Johnson officiating under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Abilene, TX. Visitation will be today from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Location located at 542 Hickory St.

Dusty was born on April 9, 1954 in Abilene, TX to the late Edd and Maude Cupps Rhodes. He attended public schools in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1972. Dusty loved his family and loved his dogs. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Edd and Maude Rhodes.

Survivors include his two daughters, Kristi Thomas and Jennifer Rhodes; his three brothers, Larry, Randy, and Kenn Rhodes; two sisters, Adora Rhodes and Connie Alaniz; five granddaughters; one grandson; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Memorials may be made in his name to Rescue the Animals 5933 South 1st, Abilene, TX 79605.

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July 3, 2014

Sharon Ragle

July 3, 2014

My condolences to the family of Destry Rhodes. May the God of all Comfort, bring you peace during this difficult time.

July 2, 2014

Donnie Stanford

July 1, 2014

Robyn Wertheim

May you feel the support of family and friends as you remember your beloved Dusty during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

July 1, 2014

Renee McClellan

Connie and family, My prayers are with you during this time. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding.

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