Barry Rhodes, 78, of Gillespie, died at his residence on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at 7:21 p.m.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, from 5 to 7 p.m. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Rhodes was born on Sept. 30, 1947, in Carlinville, to Clifford Earl Rhodes and Laura Sanderson Rhodes. He was retired after having worked in maintenance for Schutt Manufacturing. He was a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed restoring older cars and flying RC planes.
He is survived by his children, Barry (Missy) Rhodes of Benld, William Rhodes of Litchfield, and Terry (companion, Lisa Bertolis) Rhodes of Staunton; grandchildren, Matthew Rhodes, Kristopher Rhodes, Amanda Mathis, Caitlyn Adams, Eric Hankins, Joseph Jarrett, and Megan Lack; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gerald (Gloria) Rhodes of Huntsville, AL, Les Rhodes of Staunton, and Dennis Rhodes of Carlinville.
Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ronald Rhodes and Jimmydean Rhodes.
Memorials are suggested to Benld Adopt-A-Pet, PO Box 53, Benld, IL 62009. Online condolences may be left at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
