Obituary for Roosevelt Rhone Sr.
Roosevelt Rhone, took his sweet, sweet path to paradise on Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2020. He will be deeply missed, but we mourn not as those who have no hope. We will rejoice to see him again. Roosevelt Rhone served in the Lord’s Church for 39 years where he served nobly as an Elder and Pastor before retiring 3 years ago.
Rhone was born to the late, David and Johnnie Lee Rhone, on December 31, 1942, in Camden County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Ann Porter; His sister DeRotha (Lois) Montgomery; and His brother, Melvin D. Rhone.
He leaves to mourn, a loving wife, Phyllis Ann Rhone; daughter, Anna Lisa Dove (Rickey) of Atlanta, GA; daughter Sheila Davis (Ivan) of Kingsland, Ga; son Roosevelt (Rosey) Jr. (Deanne) of Olympia, Washington; daughter Monica Wade (Shawn) of Saint Marys, GA; Two children he embraced as his own Diane Stanley and Troy Rhone.
Siblings: Agnes (Roosevelt) Dawson, Jr., Elaine Walker, Johnnie Mae Odoms, Janie Mae Stokes, Patricia Head, Robert (Tina) Rhone, Ellis Rhone, and Kathy Wilkins.
Papa, as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren, leaves behind 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. His Godchildren, included Ronald & Donald Henderson, Shawanda Clark, Amber Walker, Jaleah Howard, Melissa Williams, Stephanie Hamilton and Carla Cummings. The family is also greatly appreciative for Hector Gonzalez, a family friend and caregiver for Mr. Rhone.
Rhone was born to the late, David and Johnnie Lee Rhone, on December 31, 1942, in Camden County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Ann Porter; His sister DeRotha (Lois) Montgomery; and His brother, Melvin D. Rhone.
He leaves to mourn, a loving wife, Phyllis Ann Rhone; daughter, Anna Lisa Dove (Rickey) of Atlanta, GA; daughter Sheila Davis (Ivan) of Kingsland, Ga; son Roosevelt (Rosey) Jr. (Deanne) of Olympia, Washington; daughter Monica Wade (Shawn) of Saint Marys, GA; Two children he embraced as his own Diane Stanley and Troy Rhone.
Siblings: Agnes (Roosevelt) Dawson, Jr., Elaine Walker, Johnnie Mae Odoms, Janie Mae Stokes, Patricia Head, Robert (Tina) Rhone, Ellis Rhone, and Kathy Wilkins.
Papa, as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren, leaves behind 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. His Godchildren, included Ronald & Donald Henderson, Shawanda Clark, Amber Walker, Jaleah Howard, Melissa Williams, Stephanie Hamilton and Carla Cummings. The family is also greatly appreciative for Hector Gonzalez, a family friend and caregiver for Mr. Rhone.