Mack Rhoads

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Mack Rhoads, 87, of Marked Tree, departed this life Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, to Andy and Tom Dodson Rhoads. He attended college at Arkansas State University, served his country in the Naval Reserves, was a retired farmer and driver for Roadway Trucking. His passion was restoring antique furniture and numerous homes. He enjoyed a good auction, traveling, cooking, meeting and making new friends. Mack loved his family and friends, but most of all his daughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, Johnnye Kelly Rhoads, one daughter, Mary Mack Rhoads Lammers, son-in-law, Jim Lammers and infant sister, Jimmie Ann Rhoads.

Mack is survived by his three daughters, Tom “Tom Boy” Rhoads of Marked Tree, Ann Rhoads and Dr. Joseph Wisnieski of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Jan Rhoads Miller and Dr. Tommy Miller of Kennett, Mo.; one sister, Jane Rhoads Daum and Bill Daum of Batesville; one grandchild, Andrea Lammers Tharnish and Scott Tharnish of Fort Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Addison Tharnish of Fort Smith.

Graveside service was held Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, social distancing at the cemetery was encouraged.

The family appreciates all your love, support and kind words.

Memorials may be sent in memory of Mack Rhoads to Black Oak Baptist Church, P.O. Box 381, Marked Tree, Ark. 72365

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com