Billy Glendon Rhodes, 82 of Kilgore, Texas passed away on August 11, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on December 30, 1938 in Cass County, Texas to Irma and Duard Rhodes.

He grew up in Hughes Springs, Texas until the 9th grade when the family moved to Pittsburg, Texas where graduated high school in 1957. While in high school, he met his wife of 62 years, Charlotte. They married on February 7, 1959. After high school he enlisted in the Army National Guard and attended North Texas State University. He graduated from North Texas State in 1968 and began his 30 year career as a high school football coach.

While coaching he impacted the lives of many across East Texas. He loved playing golf with his buddies throughout the years and spending time with his family. After retirement, he and Charlotte loved traveling to Colorado and spending time together.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bobby Rhodes; three brother in laws, Guy Stroud, Shelton Simpson and Leo Duck; one sister in law, Vicki McGraw.

He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; daughters, Pam Rhodes of Hallsville, Suzette Worley of Garland; grandchildren, Kyle Oney and wife, Bridgett of Longview, Maknzy Billingslea and husband, Joe of Hallsville, Sarah Friesen of Garland, Micah Friesen of Garland, Phillip Friesen of Garland, Adam Friesen of Garland; great grand children, Rylan Oney, Tatum Oney, Dax Oney, Remington Oney, Anderson Billingslea, Addilyn Billingslea, Annsley Billingslea; sisters, Martha Duck and Beverly Wieber; sisters and brother in law, Wanda Simpson, Cheryl Stroud and James Stroud and wife, Tamara and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021 in the Chapel at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to the charity of your choice.