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Earl Rhodes, 82

June 12, 2024

Earl Rhodes, 82, of Jamaica, and Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Born in Cambridge, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Rachel Reid Rhodes.

Earl had worked as a mason and bricklayer for City Limits Property Management in Lancaster for 30 years until his retirement.

Earl loved to travel and see the world, visiting many countries and continents, such as England, France, Spain, Germany, Russia, Australia, Israel, China, and many countries in both South America and Africa.
He is survived by his son: Dorrel George Rhodes of Jamaica and Lancaster; and by his siblings: Elma Tringle, Icyline Gooden, Mary J. Stephens, and Hugh G. Rhodes.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

June 20, 2024

I worked with Earl for many years when he was with City Limits Realty LLC.  I will never forget his laugh and stories of his travels.
Lyril Haneman

June 20, 2024

To my Father:
You lived your life to the fullest.  I will miss our conversations.  It has been a great pleasure.  Please rest in peace.
Dorrel Rhodes

June 19, 2024

Sending our deepest condolences to my cousin Dorrel & the rest of the Rhodes family!  We’re praying for God’s blessings of comfort, strength, and guidance as you endure this time of bereavement.
Though we have not seen each other in recent years, I still remember uncle Earl’s laugh and could sense the pride & joy he felt whenever he would share stories of his many travels.
May your memories of uncle Earl be a forever blessing and may his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏🏽💔🕊️💔🙏🏽  
Your cousin, Donnette Wilson-McLaughlin, and Family❣️
 

June 16, 2024

Condolences to my uncle Earl gone too soon , sorry I didn’t  get to know  you more rest in peace my uncle.
Theresa Annemarie Rhodes

June 16, 2024

Earl you will be missed my friend. I remember the day you started working in Lancaster. Your humor and  insight will be greatly missed. RIP John R. Tierney

June 16, 2024

Rest In Peace Uncle. Your journey on earth with us and friends was well spent with happiness and joy. – Brenton  Rhodes – Toronto

June 14, 2024

I Mary, mourn the loss of my dear older brother Earl. It is my prayer that his soul will rest in peace. I will miss his infectious laughter and sassy chats. ”
“It is appointment unto man once to die”
Mary J. Rhodes-Stephens

Visitation
Thursday, June 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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