Richard Julius Rhodes

Richard Julius Rhodes, 67, of Sulphur, LA, died at 8:13 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in a Lafayette, LA  hospital.

Richard was born July 23, 1951 in Fort Jackson, SC, has lived in Calcasieu Parish since 1984 and Sulphur for the past twenty-five years.  He had a great work ethic and has been a driver for Lake Arthur Butane since 2000.  Richard collected Coca-Cola memorabilia and tractors and loved his granddaughter with all of his heart.  He will be remembered for his heart of gold and as a man of few words, but always had the right ones.

Richard is survived by his only granddaughter, Sarah Rhodes; son, R.J. Rhodes and wife Janet of Sulphur, LA; parents, Harold “Doie” and Mildred “Memaw” Rhodes of Romayor, TX; brothers, Mack Rhodes and wife Margaret and Mark Rhodes and wife Katie, all of TX; nieces and nephew, Lucy Daigle and husband Brian, Jessica and Timmy; and their children, Colt, Cade, and Coy.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Susan Rhodes.

His memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Johnson – Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur.  Reverend Lonnie Gothrup will officiate.  A gathering of family and friends will be at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 PM until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Colors for a Cause – Louisiana Chapter, P.O. Box 2925, Sulphur, LA 70664 or at www.colorsforacause.org