Darrell Dean Rhodes peacefully passed away Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023, at Medical Center hospital in Nacogdoches Tx. He went to be with his heavenly father and savior at 89 years old.

Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Silas Community, Timpson Tx. Saturday Nov. 18, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. Officiated by Reverend Fred Wilcox. Visitation is at the same location and date starting at 12:00 p.m. Taylor Funeral home of Timpson TX is providing the funeral arrangements. Flowers are welcome. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your preference or Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

Darrell was born January 21, 1934, in the Silas Community of Timpson, Texas. He was raised on the farm and attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at the age of 13. He attended school in Silas community and later transferred to Timpson graduating high school in 1950 at the age of 16. He served in the Texas National Guard. He was a lifelong member and deacon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, and he served on the Mt. Olive Cemetery committee. He was a member of the Eastern Star and Masonic organizations. He worked a lifetime in the Pipeline industry that led him all over the United States.

Survived and lovingly remembered by:

Children:
Steven and Rhonda Rhodes of Timpson, Texas
Rickey and Jewel Rhodes of Center, Texas
De’Andrea and Reverend Johnny Johnson of New Caney, Texas.

12 Grandchildren, a multitude of great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nola Jean Stephens Rhodes; parents, Otis Edward Rhodes and Clara Cardelia Crump Rhodes; brother, O’Nell (Goat) Rhodes; sister, Oneida Galbreth Muckelroy; and grandson, Thomas Darrell Rhodes.

Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.