Virgil H. Rhodes

Virgil had a quiet presence about him and a good family man. He was a Certified Chevrolet Mechanic for 35 years. He worked for Field Chevrolet as an auto mechanic for 30 years and Jay Wolfe for 5 years. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII. Virgil was a member of the American Legion Post #370, and a member of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. Virgil loved fishing, gardening, sports, hunting, and he was an avid bird hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 children, Sherry Deere and Steve Garrett; 2 grandchildren and 7 siblings, . He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Rhodes; daughter, Roseitta Johnson; son, Ward Rhodes; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8pm, Wed., Oct. 7 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. Graveside service will be 1pm, Thurs., Oct. 8 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 N. 94 Street, Kansas City, KS. Online condolences may be left at mcgilleyhoge.com