Elb Rhodes

Thomas Elbert “Elb” Rhodes, age 79, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 28, 1942, to the late John Rhodes and Velmer Cole Rhodes. Elb was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Heather and Richard Gazaway; and sisters, Daisy Goddard, Mary Jackson and Kathleen Stewart.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Rhodes; daughters, Glenda (Wayne) Stover and Tonya (Nickie) Brown; son, Junior Rhodes; sons (grandsons), Bryson Setser and Bradley (Lindsey) Setser; brother, Harold Rhodes; sister; Judy (John) Stewart; grandchildren, David Stover, Nichaelia Rhodes, Toby Deyton and J.T. Thrasher; and great-grandchildren, Skylar and Riley Gazaway. The family would like to specially thank Morgan Thomas, Mike Huff, and the entire Pruitt Hospice team.

Graveside funeral services were conducted  Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the Sunrise Tabernacle Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Merrell officiating.

Pallbearers were Bryson Setser, Bradley Setser, David Stover, J.T. Thrasher, Merrel Jackson, Eric Watson, Harley Mann, and Trent Rhodes. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Rhodes, Jerry Dockery, Wayne Stover and Nickie Brown.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, 706-632-2267.