Grady C.  Rhodes, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

A native of Rutherford County, Grady was the son of the late Wilbur Rhodes and the late Minnie Bell Hill Rhodes. Grady was a member of Piney Knob Baptist Church.  He retired from being the ICC truck driving instructor. In addition to his parents, Grady was preceded in death by his brother, Everette Rhodes, and his two sisters, Iva Conner and Linda Condrey.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rhodes, one daughter: Sherry Thomas, one son, Tommy  Rhodes, two grandchildren, Kyle Thomas, and Trevor Rhodes, and three great-grandchildren.

The graveside  service will be at Piney Knob Baptist Church Cemetery at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 with Reverend Casey Stockton officiating. Interment will be at Piney Knob Baptist Church Cemetery,  No formal visitation will be held.  Memorials may be made to Piney Knob Baptist Church; 1534 Piney Knob Road; Rutherfordton, NC 28139.  McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.