Thomas Dean Rhoades

Thomas D. Rhoades,70, of New Madison, OH, passed away, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville.

Tom was born March 23,1946 in Darke County, OH, a son of the late Lowell and Gladys "Peg"(Spencer) Rhoades.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Tom served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed woodworking and bird watching. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and volunteering at the Darke County Parks.

Tom is survived by his wife Jennifer (Hans) Rhoades of New Madison, whom he married September 03, 1965; daughters and son in law, Amanda and Robert "Danny" Brockman of Williamsburg, IN and Melissa Powell and Robert "Bobby" Hymes of New Madison; grandchildren, Alivia Dwire, Rylee Powell, Ryder Hymes, Alyssa Brockman, Tabatha Reynolds, Rebecca Brockman, Samantha Brockman; great grandchildren, Trystan Reynolds, Kayden Reynolds, Raylan Brockman; brother and sister in law, Keith and Mel Rhoades of Kettering; sister and brother in law, Jane and Bill Armstrong of Greenville; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the New Madison United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Duffield officiating. Burial will follow in Otterbein Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

Family and friends may visit Tuesday, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Parks.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.braundpope.com