RHODES, Marshall Eugene

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Monday, November 27, 2017 <<< Marshall Eugene Rhodes of Lake Havasu City passed away Nov. 23, 2017. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and was raised in Watts, Oklahoma and Long Beach, California. A graduate of Santa Ana Community College, Marshall served his country in both the Navy and Air Force. He was a deputy sheriff with the Orange County California Sheriff’s Department for 20 years. He rode with the Peacemakers Motorcycle group, participating in many riding competitions, charitable activities, and traveled the country extensively. He was an NRA Master Marksman. He also rebuilt many classic cars in his lifetime, such as a Willys Jeep, Ford Truck, “Old Iron,” and “Dinasor.” In retirement, Marshall enjoyed working for BMW as a salesman and Wilkerson as a gun dealer. He staunchly supported veterans throughout his life with donations to several military charities. He subscribed to four different publications about air and space travel and machines, although he wouldn’t fly himself. Marshall lived in Havasu for 20 years, was a member of the Eagles Lodge, American Legion Post 81, and the Over the Hill Gang car club both in Victorville, California and Havasu. He enjoyed boating on the Colorado River and earned his Coast Guard Maritime Captain’s License for Inland Waters. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Rhodes, his mother, Jewell Turner, and son Todd Rhodes as well as three sisters: Anna Mae Gruber, LaDonne Arg, and Betty McIntosh, all of California. He is survived by son Rick Rhodes of Huntington Beach, California, sister, Rosalie Kruse of California , niece Anita (Bill) Donaldson (Texas), cherished granddaughter Courtney Rhodes of Huntington Beach, California and his beloved Boxer, Cookie. He leaves behind many friends, both old and new. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the veteran’s charity of one’s choice. Interment is at the National Military Cemetery in Riverside, California. Marshall’s memorial service is at the American Legion 81, 181 Paseo Del Sol, Havasu, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.