He was born in Ronco, PA, on Nov. 6, 1946, a son of the late Alonzo and Bertha (Jackson) Rhodes.
He graduated from Albright with a degree in banking. He was employed by Bank of PA in the loan department and then for Department of Education in CA as a manager, retiring from there. Arthur was a volunteer for Community Outreach Program in York, PA. He was a member of True Faith Independent Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor Leroy Bailey.
He is survived by a son, Christopher Rhodes, and 2 daughters, Alixis S. Rhodes and Mary M. Rhodes, both of Reading.
There are also 5 brothers: Rev. James and his wife, Lucy Rhodes of Wyomissing, Patrick and his wife, Theresa Rhodes of Kansas City, MO, Irvin and his wife, Penny Rhodes of Amherst, MA, and Elijah Rhodes and Melvin Rhodes, both of Reading; special cousins, Gloria and Benjamin Bailey; and host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
He was predeceased by siblings: Herman, George, Alonzo, Jr., and Mary Rhodes Butler.
Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. John's UCC, 57 St. John Rd., Birdsboro. A viewing will be from 9-10 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bellco Federal Credit Union, 1251 N. Front St., Reading, PA 19601 to Alixis S. Rhodes and Mary M. Rhodes for College Education. Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements. www.theocauman.com
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