Genealogy of the Bryan and Martin Families
Wesley Eugene Rhodes
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1. Wesley Eugene Rhodes was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Rossville, Walker County, Georgia, USA (son of Eugene Rhodes and Wlllie Elizabeth Warlock); died on 30 Mar 2010 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 1 Apr 2010 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA. Notes:
Text of obituary:
Wesley Eugene Rhodes, 92, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 30, 2010, at a local hospital. Wesley was born in Rossville, GA. He moved to East Brainerd at the age of 2 where he lived for the remainder of his life. He graduated from Central High School. After serving six years in the Army/Air Corp as a Master Sergeant during World War II, he returned home to the farm that had been in the family since 1834. He continued to farm until his passing. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon and sang in the choir. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Willie Rhodes; brothers, David, Ellis, and Robert Rhodes; and sister, Elizabeth Cox. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret; sons, Bryan (Rosemary) and Charles (Starr); two grandsons; one granddaughter; sister, Rebecca Eaves; sister-in-law, Marie Rhodes; 9 nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga and East Ridge Life Care for their support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Visit www.heritagefh .com to share words of comfort to the family and to view the memorial tribute. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, April 1, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bob Segrest officiating. Burial will follow at the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Wednesday and from 1-2 PM Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.Wesley married Margaret Mildred Bryan on 1 Jan 1944 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA. Margaret (daughter of Clarence Ray Bryan and Lucy Vida Lanham) was born on 12 Nov 1921 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; died on 26 May 2012 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 31 May 2012 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. Eugene Rhodes was born in cir 1895. Eugene + Wlllie Elizabeth Warlock. Wlllie (daughter of William David Warlock and unknown) was born in cir 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Wlllie Elizabeth Warlock was born in cir 1895 (daughter of William David Warlock and unknown). Children:
- 1. Wesley Eugene Rhodes was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Rossville, Walker County, Georgia, USA; died on 30 Mar 2010 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 1 Apr 2010 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.
- Rebecca Rhodes was born in cir 1920.
Generation: 3
6. William David Warlock was born in cir 1870 (son of David Warlock and Rebecca Blackwell). William + unknown. unknown was born in cir 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. unknown was born in cir 1870. Children:
- 3. Wlllie Elizabeth Warlock was born in cir 1895.
Generation: 4
12. David Warlock was born in cir 1830. David + Rebecca Blackwell. Rebecca (daughter of William Blackwell and unknown) was born in 1831. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Rebecca Blackwell was born in 1831 (daughter of William Blackwell and unknown). Children:
- 6. William David Warlock was born in cir 1870.
Generation: 5
26. William Blackwell was born in 1792 (son of Jessie Blackwell and Mary Miller). William + unknown. unknown was born in cir 1795. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. unknown was born in cir 1795. Children:
- 13. Rebecca Blackwell was born in 1831.
Generation: 6
52. Jessie Blackwell was born in 1770 (son of John Blackwell and Nancy ?); died in 1830. Jessie + Mary Miller. Mary was born in cir 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
53. Mary Miller was born in cir 1770. Children:
- 26. William Blackwell was born in 1792.