CLARENCE LEE RHODES, age 83, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at his residence losing his battle with cancer.  Mr. Rhodes was born in Williamsport, Maryland on May 28, 1936, to the late Wilbur Rhodes and Lena Taylor Rhodes.  He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Rhodes was employed for approximately 55 years as a Graphic Control Engineer with the V.A. Hospital before his retirement.  His hobbies were Fishing, his swimming pool, gardening and his favorite hobby was his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Juanita Basile Rhodes, son, Curtis Rhodes and granddaughter, Holly Nicole Rhodes. He is survived by his 4 daughters; Deborah Porter and husband, Ronald of Fayetteville, Tenn., Tina M. Starkel of Winchester, Christie Mole and husband, Michael, of Jacksonville, Fla., Teresa Vale and husband, Bob of Monteagle, Tenn., sister, Peggy Kinna of Ft. Pierce, Fla., brother, William Rhodes of Boonesboro, Ma., and 11- Grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Keystone Heights Cemetery in Keystone Heights, Florida. A date has not been scheduled.