Andy Gene Rhodes was born May 10, 1939 in Dunn, Texas, to Andy Joseph Rhodes and Sarah Frances Bowers Rhodes. He graduated from Spearman, Texas High School in 1957. He attended West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He received his B.S. degree in Social Studies in August 1961. In December 1961 Andy began his military service with the 47th Medical Battalion in the United States Army stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. He served during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for five years and taught U.S. Government and History at Dumas High School in Dumas, Texas from 1964-65. On February 22, 1964 Andy married Margaret Sue Baker in Irving, Texas. They were blessed with 3 children and 58 years of marriage together. He was a faithful member of Bethel Methodist Church since 1967. He retired from Texas Department of Transportation in October 2000. He was a member of The Irving Softball Umpires Association for 27 years. He was active in Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Alumni Association, and he loved attending reunions with his fraternity brothers. He enjoyed many good times with his morning coffee group known as the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) where their discussions were lively even if they didnt solve many of the worlds problems. Andy loved hunting and he loved golf. He also loved Brenda Bartons Rhubarb Pie. He loved to laugh and he didnt mind laughing at himself. He was generous and humble and a loyal friend. He never met a stranger, and he always enjoyed visiting and talking with anyone, especially if he could discuss scripture and talk about God. He is survived by: his wife Margaret son Michael Rhodes & wife Brenna of Waco, Texas daughter Marla Minter & husband Johnnie of Irving, Texas and daughter Amanda Moilan & husband Bruce (Drew) of Wylie, Texas Grandchildren Raelynn Brumback & husband Philip, Haden Rhodes, Houston Rhodes, and Sarah Rhodes, all of Waco. He is also survived by cousins Barbara True of Lubbock, Texas, Barbara Kinneson of Levelland, Texas, and Jacqueline Stafford of Allen, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Bethel Methodist Church of North Texas 5310 Pleasant Run Colleyville, Texas 76034 The family wants to express their heartfelt thanks to the many friends and loved ones who are a big part of our lives and have supported us through these last months. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed beginning 1:50 PM Thursday at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.phpdata=MTY3MTY2MzIzNTIyNjA3NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, December 22, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Colonial Funeral home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Committal Service

Wednesday, January 04, 2023 11:15 AM

Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Lane 2 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211