Eldon Sterling Rhodes Sr.'s Obituary
Eldon Sterling Rhodes Sr 85 of Myersville Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 26,2025 in Hagerstown, MD He was born December 27,1939 in Frederick, MD. He was the Son of the late Stanley Rhodes and Mildred Ahalt (Rhodes).
Eldon was a lifelong resident of Frederick County, MD. He Graduated from Frederick High School in1957. He was a member of the FSK American Legion post 11and the United Methodist Church in Frederick and Middletown.
He Proudly Served our county for 6 years during Vietnam as a Lineman for the Army. After discharge he was employed for 40 plus years before retirement as a Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator for R.F. Kline Contraction. He enjoyed old cars and Visiting New York to see the Rockettes at Christmas.
He is preceded in death by his Sister Romala Collins, Daughter Heidi Foltz (Tommy Simms) and Grandson Steven Mark Simms Jr.
Eldon is survived by his Wife of 33 years Ann Rebecca Ridgely Rhodes, His Brother Darryl Rhodes (Charlotte), 4 Children, Gianna Wilt (Marvin) Tessa Flook (late Husband Jerry) Eldon Rhodes Jr, Shelia Simms (late Husband Mark). Son in law Matthew Foltz. Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren, Brenda Anders (Daryl) Nicole Flook (Bryan). Brooke Anders (Trey) Daryl Anders Jr (Destiny) Piper Anders, Pauley Anders, Priscilla Anders, Brianna Laster, Mason Puffenbarger as well as many other family members and friends.
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