Billie Rhodes

Billie was born in Ripley WV, May 14, 1928, and was the loving wife of William E Rhodes Sr. (Bill), who passed away in 2007, and are now reunited in eternity.

In 1952, Bill and Billie, along with their two eldest sons came to Melbourne from Ft. Hood, Texas, Bill being discharged after returning from Korea, on vacation and never left. In 1953 they took proprietorship of a Service station on U.S.1 about two blocks south of New Heaven, then in 1959 began construction on a new Service Center on Babcock and Neiman, Rhodes & Sons. Billie was also Personnel Manager for the Belk-Lindsey Department Store on Babcock and then New Heaven at the Melbourne Mall from which she retired.

They enjoyed the latter part of their years together travelling across America in their RV, and Billie kept a record of their journey together until 2007.

She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of South Brevard and remained active until her health began to deteriorate.

She will be missed by her family and friends until we meet again, because “…this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” 1 John 5:11

Billie is survived by sons, William (Dusty) Rhodes Jr., Raymond (Rusty) M. Rhodes, Charles M. Rhodes, Jeffrey A. Rhodes and Michael (Scott) Rhodes. Also, 22 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be help on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of South Brevard, 4300 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne Florida. Phone 321-259-1723. (10:00 public viewing, 11:00 Service).

Donations or flowers in memory of, may be sent to: First Baptist Church of South Brevard.