Fred Douglas Rhodes of Marcella, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born March 9, 1942, in Batesville, Arkansas. Fred was the son of the late Guy and Ruby (Myers) Rhodes.
He was an accomplished hairdresser for 60-plus years, and loved painting, making flower arrangements, decorating, landscaping and mowing his yard. He enjoyed nature, taking drives on the back roads, watching the animals and geese around his pond and enjoying time with his fur babies. Fred loved people, was a good listener, a good friend to many and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a respectful man who always put family and friends first. He loved the Pleasant Grove Community Center and helping with fundraising benefits.
Fred is survived by two brothers, Everett (Norene) Rhodes of Delavan, Illinois, Roy (Gennetta) Rhodes of Hot Spring Arkansas; several nieces, and nephews and a host of friends and patrons whom he also considered his family and his (cat) CC and (dog) Stella.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ruby (Myers) Rhodes; sister, Mary (Rhodes) Sutton and brother, Nathen Rhodes.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View is handling the arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined.
