Dale F. Rhodes

Dale F. Rhodes

1942-2025

On December 27, 2025, Dale’s faith became sight when he entered Heaven. Dale F. Rhodes was born on November 21, 1942, in Florence, Arizona. Dale grew up in Dayton, Ohio, alongside his brother, Robert. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Nancy, and together they began raising their family in Chillicothe, Ohio. In 1978, the family moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, which Dale called home for the remainder of his life.

Dale proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965 during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Combat Engineer and achieved the rank of Lance Corporal. Dale was a devoted Christian, unwavering in his faith, and was a member of Campground Baptist Church for 18 years. He spent 26 years working as an I&E technician at DuPont’s Delisle Plant before retiring. Even in retirement, Dale continued to serve his church by helping with numerous building projects.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda (Fields) Rhodes. Dale is survived by his wife, Nancy (Skaggs) Rhodes, and their three sons, John (Heather), Michael (Cathy), and Jason (Jessica). He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Daphne, Hannah, Alexus, Logan (Madison), Elijah, Maya, Ava, Gaige, Julianna, Brynleigh, Brooklyn, Harper, & Oaklyn; one great-grandchild, Sterling; and one soon-to-be great grandson, Ezra. Dale is also survived by his brother, Robert (Uncle Bob) Rhodes.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Campground Baptist Church, 20577 MS-53, Gulfport, MS 39503, with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m.

Dale will be laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., with military honors.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Rhodes family during this time.