Kenneth Eldridge Rhodes of Paris || Obituary

Kenneth Eldridge Rhodes, 74, of Paris, passed away on April 29, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Kenneth was born on July 3, 1948, in Paris to Dennis and Barbara Rhodes. He was the youngest of ten children and always valued his family above all else. In October 1965, Kenneth married his sweetheart, Joyce. They built an incredible life together with three children and eventually seven grandchildren. Kenneth was a hardworking man, spending 57 years as a local floor installation expert. However, his greatest pride was his family and his relationship with God. Kenneth will be remembered as one of the kindest, funniest, most pure-hearted men in this world.

Kenneth was preceded by his parents; Sisters Mary Woodard and Eloise Rhodes; Brothers Cecil, James, Robert, Bobby, and Richard Rhodes.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Joyce Rhodes; their children Kenny and Deborah Rhodes, Kinda and Carl Renfro, and Kevin and Cassy Rhodes; eleven grandchildren including spouses; seven great-grandchildren, and two brothers.

Services to honor Kenneth are scheduled for today May 2, 6-8 pm for family night and May 3 at 10 a.m. for the funeral service at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the Rhodes family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com

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