Milton Rhodes, Jr.

Milton A. "Dusty" Rhodes, Jr., 82, husband of Joan Adele Rhodes, died February 23, 2010 in Brenham. Milton was born September 2, 1927 in Moose Lake, MN. to Milton Aaron Sr. and Florence Sarah Enfield Rhodes. On June 12, 1954, he married Joan Adele Clayton in Minneapolis, MN., and served his country in the U. S. Army. He was employed by Sears for 30 years as a salesman. A member of Country Bible Church, Dusty loved the Lord Jesus Christ, telling others about Him at every opportunity. One of his favorite Bible verses was Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believeth." Survivors include his wife, Joan Rhodes; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Stacy Rhodes of Arlington; daughters and sons-in-law Lori and Rick Kovacich of Cypress; Teri Rhodes of Houston, and Debbie and Jim Ray of Houston; grandchildren: Daniel Richard Kovacich, Kathleen Sarah Kovacich, Austin Ryan Rhodes, and Rachel Madelynn Rhodes; sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Lester Steidl of Somerset, KY. "Dusty" was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Milton A. "Dusty" Rhodes, Jr. will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Michael Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Osage, MN. Memorials may be directed to Glenhaven Youth Ranch, 748 Glenhaven Rd., Plainview, AR. 72857 or Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Tx. 77834. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham, Texas. 979836-4564. To view the obituary online or post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.