Charles Lucian Rhodes, Jr., 81, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Winnie, Texas.

Charles was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 12, 1941 to Charles L. "Dusty" Rhodes and Hannah Cope Rhodes.  He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and then a member of the United States Army.  After serving in the military, he worked as a boilermaker in the refineries for many years before retiring.  After retiring, he began working in the construction field.  He and his wife, Julie, had been residents of Port Arthur before moving to Hemphill in 2010.

While living in the Golden Triangle area, Charles served with many organizations.  Among them was with the Golden Triangle Area Chapter of the March of Dimes where he organized fund raisers.  He was also past President of the Nederland Chamber of Commerce and a Port Arthur city councilman for several years.

In his younger years, he enjoyed pitching in softball games and later he liked to golf.  But his favorite pastime by far, was fishing.

Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years, Julie Rhodes of Hemphill; son, Charles Anthony Rhodes and wife, Donna, of Hemphill; daughters, Tracey Smith and husband, Jeff, of Nederland, Allison Byrd and husband, Chris, of Fannett, Tiffany Sawyer and husband, Randy, of Port Arthur, and Misty Navarro and husband, Doug, of Fannett; brothers, David Rhodes and wife, Eva, of Hemphill and Larry Rhodes and wife, Eileen, of Nederland; sister, Charlotte North and husband, Donnie, of Hemphill; grandchildren, Jeffery Smith and wife, Lauren, Christopher Rhodes and wife, Ashley, Gage LaFleur and wife, Erica, Christian Navarro, Taylor Sawyer, Caleb Byrd and wife, Morgan, Ameythist Navarro, Skylar Burge and husband, Jimmy, and Cody Byrd and wife, Megan; and great grandchildren, Madison, Lauren, Gavin, Brennan, Anyssa, Zoey, Ryder, Jensen, Marleigh, and a little boy on the way, Kayce.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Charlotte North officiating.

Burial will follow services in Yellowpine Cemetery with Jeffery Smith, Gage LaFleur, Taylor Sawyer, Cody Byrd, Caleb Byrd, Christian Navarro and Christopher Rhodes serving as pallbearers and Chester Sams serving as honorary pallbearer.

Memories and condolences may be shared online at starrfuneralhome.com.