Robert L. Rhodes, father, grandfather, brother, uncle

WEST CLARKSVILLE — Robert L. Rhodes of West Clarksville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at Olean General Hospital.

He was a son of Carrie May McMurtry on May 11, 1945.

Robert grew up in West Clarksville working on his uncle’s farm from a very young age milking cows and working the fields throughout his whole life and has passed down his knowledge of that passion to 2 generations.

He served 3 years in the US Army and received the Army Medal for Meritorious service in the republic of Vietnam.

Upon his return home he continued farming but also picked up Carpentry, Roofing, Railroad work and was a bartender at the St, James Hotel for many years. Robert truly was an all-around jack of all trades there wasn’t a lot he couldn’t do. He loved hunting, fishing, fireworks, and telling his family stories about back in the day.

He is survived by his children Faith (Rich) Kreamer, Justa Rhodes, Steven (Ashley Rix) Rhodes. His Grandchildren Andrew (Lura O’Keefe) Kreamer, Makayla (Travis Franclemont) Kreamer, Dailah Rhodes, Carter Mooney, Connor Rhodes, Breana Rix, Orrin Rhodes, and 3 great grandchildren Keanan Kreamer, Grandon Franclemont, and Kooper Kreamer; five siblings Doug (Janet) Rhodes, Joe Thompson, Ray (Peg) Thompson, Gail Thompson, Colleen Thompson; close family friends John Duvall, Mary Pasekia, Mary jo, Denny and Cowles; two sisters-in-law Judy Thompson and Dolores Rhodes; many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother Carrie May McMurtry, two brothers William and Barry Thompson, a sister Romona Woods, an Uncle Albert Childs, ex-wife and dearest friend Theresa Dutton Rhodes and their son Albert Rhodes

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Cuba VFW Social Hall from 1-4 P.M.  The family asks that you use this link to share photos and stories of Robert’s Life https://www.facebook.com/groups/2499641837097929/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc, Cuba.