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David George Rhoads
David George Rhoads, age 90, passed away in Nags Head, NC December 29, 2022. Dave was born September 14, 1932 in Baltimore, MD and raised in Jarrettsville, MD along with his two brothers John (Jack) N. Rhoads and William (Bill) E. Rhoads who preceded Dave in death. In addition to his brother William, Dave was also predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Dunn Rhoads; and his parents, Jesse D. and Helen R. Rhoads.
Dave graduated from Jarrettsville High School and later from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, United States Army. He served 29 years in the US Army and retired as a Colonel in Hawaii.
Dave eventually moved to Kitty Hawk, NC in 1991 where he joined the Kitty Hawk Volunteer Fire Department and became one of the founding members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores. After moving to Martin’s Point, Dave helped found the Martin’s Point Yacht Club and the DOMIC Investment Club. He also worked at the Pointe Golf course for over 18 years as a starter and marshal.
As a charter member of the First Flight Military Officers Association of America, he became the ROTC/JROTC liaison officer. Each year, he managed the awards for nine high school JROTC programs and one university ROTC program in northeastern North Carolina.
Dave is survived by his son, Steve Rhoads (Deb) of Wanchese, NC; his two grandsons, David S. Rhoads (Becca) of Kitty Hawk, NC and Seth Rhoads of Millersville, MD; and his two great-grandchildren, Haleigh and Callan Rhoads also of Kitty Hawk, NC.
The family is honoring Dave’s wishes for cremation and their plans for his memorial gathering are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, the Rhoads family is suggesting The Cross Culture Community at 70 E.R. Daniels Road Wanchese, NC 27981 for memorial donations. Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Dave and Barb were two of our most wonderful friends dating from September 1970 at USASAPAC in Hawaii. They helped our family in many ways for which we all have been grateful. Our visits to the OBX were always enhanced by our get togethers. Dave’s emails were very much appreciated. May all of their family be forever blessed by the memories of them.
Condolences. I met he and his family several years ago when his wife was ill. What a sweet man.
To the Rhoads family, I extend my deepest sympathies . Dave will be greatly missed by all who came to know him as the kind, generous man he was. He always had a positive outlook and a good story to tell. It was an honor and a pleasure to know him.
Dave was my dear friend! He always had a smile...and he always made me smile! He will be so missed. A wonderful gentleman.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning. Dave and Barb were our very dear friends for the 16 years we were there. Dave and Barb used to come by our dock to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!! Erik was a Domic member also. We considered Dave and Barb our very close friends. We have great memories of our time together.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning. Dave and Barb were our very dear friends for the 16 years we were there. Dave and Barb used to come by our dock to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!! Erik was a Domic member also. We have great memories of our time together.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning. Dave and Barb were our very dear friends for the 16 years we were there. Dave and Barb used to come by our dock to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!! We have great memories of our time together.
It was my privilege to have known Dave since the forming of the First Flight Military Officers Association. He was not only a wonderful patriate who inspired others to love their country, he was kind and easy to become a friend. He was the kind of person that made you wish more were like him. Bob Middlebrooks, Southern Shores
The Colonel and I served together on the board of directors of the Kitty Hawk VFD for many years and he and Barbara became very good friends with my wife and I. I will miss his big personality and resonant voice. He and Barbara were top notch and won’t be forgotten.
My husband Chip and I had the pleasure of serving along side him in the Kitty Hawk Fire Department. He was always there to help in his Utility13, all smiles and had a good story to tell. Our deepest sympathy.
I am so thankful for the times I got to spend with my Uncle Dave. His physical size and career as an Army officer were in no way indicative of his gentle heart. His dedication in service to others is an inspirational legacy. I am going to miss him a bunch.
We spent many enjoyable times with Dave & Barbara at Kaneohe Yacht Club in Hawaii and kept in touch over these many years. We share in the family's loss of such a kind and generous man.
David was a dear friend, neighbor (Hawaii) and mentor. We loved reading the jokes he would email periodically. David and Barbara will be missed.
From Dah Fwu & Yen Fine. We are so very sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was a kind and gentle giant. He and Barbara were such great neighbors & friends in Martin's Point. They welcomed us into MP Yacht Club & Dah Fwu into DOMIC Investment Club. We miss Barbara & now will miss Dave. Our thoughts are with their family. May he rest in peace. Yen & Dah Fwu Fine
I had the honor and the blessing of having COL Rhoads as my friend since 1974 when we were stationed together in the Panama Canal Zone. Then later the friendship was renewed in Hawaii for 13 years.
Steve and family, So Sorry for the lost of your Dad. May God bless you and your family during this time. Sending prayers and hugs.
Steve and Deb Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love y’all lots Rick & Pat Lassen
Thank you Dave for your service. You will be missed.
Dave and Barb were two of our most wonderful friends dating from September 1970 at USASAPAC in Hawaii. They helped our family in many ways for which we all have been grateful.
Our visits to the OBX were always enhanced by our get togethers. Dave’s emails were very much appreciated.
May all of their family be forever blessed by the memories of them.
Condolences.
I met he and his family several years ago when his wife was ill.
What a sweet man.
To the Rhoads family, I extend my deepest sympathies . Dave will be greatly missed by all who came to know him as the kind, generous man he was. He always had a positive outlook and a good story to tell. It was an honor and a pleasure to know him.
Dave was my dear friend! He always had a smile…and he always made me smile! He will be so missed. A wonderful gentleman.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson
We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning.
Dave and Barb were our very dear friends
for the 16 years we were there.
Dave and Barb used to come by our dock
to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!!
Erik was a Domic member also.
We considered Dave and Barb our very close friends. We have great memories of our time together.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson
We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning.
Dave and Barb were our very dear friends
for the 16 years we were there.
Dave and Barb used to come by our dock
to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!!
Erik was a Domic member also.
We have great memories of our time together.
From; Erik and Joyce Karlsson
We knew Dave and Barbara for about 16 years. We were original yacht club members, joining at the very beginning.
Dave and Barb were our very dear friends
for the 16 years we were there.
Dave and Barb used to come by our dock
to pick us up for a cocktail trip on the water. Such good times!!
We have great memories of our time together.
It was my privilege to have known Dave since the forming of the First Flight Military Officers Association. He was not only a wonderful patriate who inspired others to love their country, he was kind and easy to become a friend. He was the kind of person that made you wish more were like him.
Bob Middlebrooks, Southern Shores
The Colonel and I served together on the board of directors of the Kitty Hawk VFD for many years and he and Barbara became very good friends with my wife and I. I will miss his big personality and resonant voice. He and Barbara were top notch and won’t be forgotten.
My husband Chip and I had the pleasure of serving along side him in the Kitty Hawk Fire Department. He was always there to help in his Utility13, all smiles and had a good story to tell. Our deepest sympathy.
I am so thankful for the times I got to spend with my Uncle Dave. His physical size and career as an Army officer were in no way indicative of his gentle heart. His dedication in service to others is an inspirational legacy. I am going to miss him a bunch.
We spent many enjoyable times with Dave & Barbara at Kaneohe Yacht Club in Hawaii and kept in touch over these many years. We share in the family’s loss of such a kind and generous man.
David was a dear friend, neighbor (Hawaii) and mentor. We loved reading the jokes he would email periodically. David and Barbara will be missed.
From Dah Fwu & Yen Fine.
We are so very sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. He was a kind and gentle giant. He and Barbara were such great neighbors & friends in Martin’s Point. They welcomed us into MP Yacht Club & Dah Fwu into DOMIC Investment Club.
We miss Barbara & now will miss Dave. Our thoughts are with their family. May he rest in peace.
Yen & Dah Fwu Fine
I had the honor and the blessing of having COL Rhoads as my friend since 1974 when we were stationed together in the Panama Canal Zone. Then later the friendship was renewed in Hawaii for 13 years.
Steve and family,
So Sorry for the lost of your Dad. May God bless you and your family during this time. Sending prayers and hugs.
Steve and Deb
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love y’all lots
Rick & Pat Lassen
Thank you Dave for your service. You will be missed.