Wilbur "Webb" Rhodes

Wilbur “Webb” Rhodes, 94 died August 13, 2023 after a year-long illness at his home of eight years in Mooresville, NC. He was born November 9, 1928 to the late Reverend Dayton & Dessie Rhodes in Advent, WV. He was a resident of WV, especially the Pocatalico/Charleston area until 2015. 

Rhodes was a retired WV welder and welding instructor. He was employed by Boilermakers Local 667 and taught at Ben Franklin Career Center. He was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, Charleston, WV and attended Fieldstone Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, NC.  

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Carolyn Rogers Rhodes; daughter, Judith Rhodes Whittington and son Terry Rhodes and his wife, Robin Steele Rhodes. He has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 

Rhodes was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Roger C. Whittington. 

Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Floral Hills Garden of Memories Cemetery, 6839 Sissonville Dr., Charleston, WV 25320. Rev. William Buddy Mairs will officiate the service. 

The family would like to thank Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman for their excellent care and compassion. 

The Rhodes family is in the care of Raymer-Kepner Funeral home in Huntersville, NC. Condolences may be made at www.kepnerfh.com.