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Kyle fought a good fight and kept the faith. God bless him. Kyle Alexander Rhodes was the 3rd child of the late Mr. John Mead Rhodes and Mrs. Virginia Mims Rhodes. He was born on September 18, 1989, in Tucson, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his father John Mead Rhodes.

He was baptized at an early age. He attended Sunday School at St. John Missionary
Baptist Church. After graduating from Sahuaro High School, he joined the United States Marine Corp. After serving in the Marines, he worked for the City of Tucson. He later returned to school and studied oceanography. He made the Dean’s List and made honor roll.

Kyle was a smart, intelligent son and brother. He loved his family and friends. He always tried to make everyone laugh and smile. He had a heart of gold. His mother said no other son could have taken his place.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, God took him from the problems of this world
and placed him in a better place.

He leaves to mourn his loving mother Virginia Mims Rhodes, two brothers; Jonathan and John Rhodes of Pueblo, Colorado, loving sister Ashley Thomas of Phoenix, Arizona, two special cousins; Jonathan Wages and Jamilah Wages of Tucson, Arizona, and a host of family and friends.

The family of Kyle Alexander Rhodes loves each of you.