Leslie Vernon Rhoden, 89, Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Valdosta Church of Christ, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Ed White and David Conley officiating. Interment will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens, Tuscumbia.
Les was a native of Leighton, a member of Valdosta Church of Christ in Tuscumbia, and a member of the Rotary Club in Florida. Throughout his life he wore many hats. He was an educator, “Coach,” businessman, administrator, and a farmer who loved horses. But the title he wore most proudly and affectionately was “Daddy.” Les was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Rhoden; brothers, Roland and David Rhoden; and granddaughter, Sara Rhoden.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Nancy Carolyn Smith Rhoden; children, Steve Rhoden (Vicki), Greg Rhoden (Lisa), Robin Rhoden (Myra), Laura Petree (Jon), Donna Holmes (Jeff), and Sharon Grill (Donnie); grandchildren, Ryan Rhoden (Brittney), Tasha Petree, Elizabeth Rhoden, Emily Fields (Daniel), Reid Rhoden, Leslie Plant (Tanner), Austin Holmes (Molly), Adam Holmes, and Katherine Grill; great-grandchildren, Deacon Rhoden, Abram Fields, Eli Rhoden, Lucas Fields, Reese Holmes, and Scarlet Plant; and special daughter, Autumn Owens.
Grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
The family offers special thanks to Aveanna Hospice for their care and services; and to caregivers, Ashley, Bobby, Charlotte, Patty, Tammie, and Sonya for their love and care for Pops.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate.
Please visit morrisonfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family.
