Smiley Rhodus, 75, of Gloster, Mississippi., passed away on October 3, 2022 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

He was born October 2, 1947, the son of Kenneth S. Rhodus and Ida Mae Tarver Rhodus. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, was an Over The Road Truck Driver, and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He is survived by one daughter, Janet Steele and Jason; two sons, Jason Rhodus and Cynthia, Matthew Rhodus and Maya; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Barron and Bobby, Calvin Rhodus, Kaleb Steele, Brayden Steele, Connor Steele, Juliana Rhodus, Nathan Rhodus, and Isabella Rhodus; one great grandson, Brantley Barron; three sisters, Marie Jackson and George, Ester Davis, and Lucille Nead and Don.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth S. Rhodus and Ida Mae Rhodus; two brothers, Silas Rhodus and Walter Rhodus; one sister Lois Sipes; one brother in-law Clayton Davis.

Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2022, at Tower Hill Family Worship in Liberty, MS., from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Also visitation Saturday, October 8, from 12:00 Noon until funeral services at 1:00pm at Tower Hill Family Worship. Interment will follow at Mt Zion Church Cemetery in Oskya, MS.

Brother Jackie Moulder and Brother Vernon Groce will be officiating.

Pallbearers; Kaleb Steele, Brayden Steele, Connor Steele, Calvin Rhodus, Brandon McIntyre, and Bobby Barron.