Raymond Thomas "RT" Rhodes, 67, of Tiptonville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on November 24, 1949, in Tiptonville, TN to the late Cornell Rhodes and the late Edna Rose Jones Rhodes. RT was a retired employee from the TN Department of Corrections. He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and was also a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era. RT was an avid horseman. He could be seen many days riding in the fields near his home. He loved teaching others to ride, especially children. RT attended Lake County High School.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wynnburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Chip Davis officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive visitors from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Makin of Tiptonville; two sisters, Suzanne Davis of Wynnburg and Marilyn Barnes (Johnny) of Ridgely; two brothers, David Rhodes and Mark Rhodes, both of Wynnburg; five nieces and nephews; and nine greatnieces and nephews. Besides his family, he left many cousins and friends who loved him.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Alice Rhodes and Raymond and Dessie Jones.

Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Barnes, Cory Barnes, Josh Barnes, Tom Makin, Norman Rhodes and Demetria Crawford.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice.