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W. David Rhodes, III Murrells Inlet, SC Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son and Brother W. David Rhodes III, 67, passed away November 29, 2015 in his room at NHC Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, SC after a long battle with a rare neuromuscular disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). David was born April 6, 1948 in Sumter, SC to William David, Jr. and Jennie Moore Rhodes. David received his Bachelor of Science as well as his MBA from the University of South Carolina. He is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. David enjoyed a successful and accomplished career as a banker - ultimately retiring from Bank of America. After retirement, David held several community and board positions with Grand Strand-based organizations and companies. He was an avid supporter and fan of the University of South Carolina academic and athletic programs. It was at Carolina where he met his college sweetheart and wife, Judy - who preceded him in death in September of 2014. In addition to his wife, Judy, he was predeceased by his brothers, Richards Moore Rhodes and Robert Lartigue Rhodes. David is survived by his parents, William David, Jr. and Jennie Moore Rhodes; his children, Richards Morse Rhodes (Casey) and William David Rhodes, IV (Rachel); two grandchildren, Maverick Callaway Rhodes and Scarlet "Scout" Cheri Rhodes; brother, Stephen Mayes Rhodes (Janice): sisters-in law, Pansy Morse, Gail O'Sullivan (Gerry), Ginger Watkins (Ron), and Kim Morse; nephews and niece, Russell Watkins (Jordan), Jennifer Watkins, Greg O'Sullivan (Ashley), and Daniel O'Sullivan (Catherine). The family would like to thank everyone at NHC Healthcare for the high level of care and compassion shown to David during this battle with PSP as he was a resident for nearly three years. In lieu of flowers, donations for PSP research can be made to: CurePSP at 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201 Timonium, MD 21093 or online at psp.org or to Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet at PO Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 2 at 3:00 PM at Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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W. David Rhodes III

April 6, 1948 - November 29, 2015