Larry Gene Rhodes

Larry Rhodes, 83, of Eden, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2019, at Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, December 8, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Larry was born May 16, 1936 in Tyrrell, NC, to the late Delauer Alexander and Nevada Ainsley Rhodes.  He was a graduate of Columbia High School in Columbia, NC and a US Army veteran.  Larry was a former License Examiner and later retired as the Fire Chief for the City of Eden. After retirement, Larry became a licensed contractor and built several houses. He was a man of service as was evidenced in his involvement with several organizations.  He was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star in Winston-Salem, Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past 16th District Deputy Grand Patron of  The Order of the Eastern Star, member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136, and Past President of the NC Fire Chief's Association.  Also, Larry was a member of Osborne Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Stegall Rhodes, of the home;  two daughters, Denise Balser (Mike) and Diane Moore, both of Eden;  six grandchildren, Brandon Balser, Matthew Balser, Jessica Carter, Kendra Newton, Caitlin Smith and Jenna Smith; and four great-granddaughters,  Makayla Hairston, Kera Hairston, Lilly Newton, and Madelyn Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osborne Baptist Church Building Fund, 326 East Stadium Dr., Eden, NC 27288

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com