Johnny Keith Rhoda, age 70, passed from this life on February 20, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1950 to Herman (Dutch) Rhoda and Genita Roberts (Rhoda) in Wharton, TX. Johnny was a loving Father, Husband, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and a devoted family man among many other titles he wore. Pastor, State Executive Committeeman, Van Buren County Republican Chair, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Little League Coach, Army Ranger, but most importantly, friend. Johnny was a friend to everyone and was loved by many. He was devoted to building a better tomorrow for the community the country that he loved. He was a Chaplain for the Christian Motorcyclists Association as well as the founder of the Cornerstone Christian Academy. Johnny took great pride in his time in the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army as an Army Ranger, which bred his absolute love for this Country. He always strived to be the best he could possibly be which allowed him to graduate with Honors from Special Operations Warfare School, he was a Jungle Warfare Specialist, and top of his class in Ranger School, to be the Commandant of the Advanced 82nd Airborne School, get this Bachelor’s in Agriculture and Political Science, Masters in Business Administration (with a little help from Linda) and a PhD in Philosophy. Johnny cherished his time with his family and considered them his greatest accomplishment.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, Herman (Dutch) Rhoda and Genita (Roberts) Rhoda, Babe (Margie) Morris and brother, Tommy Rhoda. Johnny is survived by his wife, Linda Rhoda, Daughter, Marsha (Kevin) Trammell, Grandchildren, Kyle (Maddison) Trammell, Ali (Shane) Pipkin, Alex (Chris) Ragland, Jesse (Bunnie) Churches, Great-Grandchildren, Lane, Zoey, Evelyn, Braelynn, Ranger, and Taelynn, Brothers and Sisters, Donald (Tammey) Rhoda, Rhonda Hunter, Peggy (Bobby) Dunham, Ronnie (Brenda) Rhoda, Paul (Jill) Rhoda, Sister and Brother-in-law, Kathy and Tommy Halford, as well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
Visitation services will be held at Clinton Funeral Service on February 25, 2021, at 10:00am followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Graveside service will be immediately following at the Trace Ridge Cemetery on Highway 254. There will be Full Military Honors service as well