Thomas W. "Willie" Rhodes, age 63, of Benton, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.  He was born August 4, 1962 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Willie worked as a Siding Installer and most recently was a driver for Royal Windows & Doors.  He was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father, F. B. Rhodes and two sisters, Connie Rhodes Lane and Cynthia Rhodes Grace.

Willie is survived by his mother, Lois Gill Rhodes; brother, J. E. Rhodes; three sisters, Christy Rhodes Doggett (Ricky), Cathy Rhodes Cook (Timmy) and Carolyn Rhodes Jones (Eric); and numerous nieces & nephews.

Willie truly loved his family and friends, and some of his happiest moments were spent with his great-nephews and nieces, whom he adored surprising with gifts.

Willie had a passion for the outdoors, whether he was hunting, riding the backroads, or looking forward to his annual fishing trip with his best friends. He also loved smoking meat and sharing those times with the people he cared about.

His sweet nature and easy-going spirit touched many lives. He had a unique way of making everyone around him smile, often acting goofy just to bring a bit of laughter into the room. We will all miss his kind heart and the joy he brought to our lives.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery.