Richard Brian Rhodes

Richard ”Rick” Brian Rhodes, 68, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home in Tampa, Florida after a tough fight battling cancer. He was an artist, poet and amateur gemologist, always in search of a precious stone. He loved his family and had a close relationship with God, having many religious writings by his side. Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Crabtree Rhodes, and his father, Ronald Rhodes. He is survived by his brother, Michael Rhodes and his wife Carolyn Cheatham-Rhodes, sister, Bobbilee Rhodes, niece, Guinevere Hart and her husband, Chris Harden, great niece, Adrianne Harden and great nephew Bryan Harden as well as loving cousins. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday August 22, 2019 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.