James Melvin Rhodes, 80, of Kurtistown passed away on April 11, 2019. Born in Gormon, Texas, he was a Artist in Fine Arts. A Celebration of Life is to be held from 1:00-4:00p at The East Hawaii Cultural Center 141 Kalakaua St. Hilo on Saturday May 11, 2019.
James is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen Rhodes of Kurtistown; Sons, John (Tracy) Warren, and Patrick (Karrieanne) Warren; daughter, Tiare (Lawrence) Giardina; brother, Fred (Lani) Rhodes; and sister, Sheila (Neil) Swain.