Rhoden – George Andrew Rhoden, age 73, of Callahan, Florida went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 20, 1948 to James Timothy and Lavada Harrell Rhoden.  George and the love of his life, Sylvia shared 50 beautiful years together.  They married on December 12, 1970.  George was a Godly man and enjoyed attending Callahan First Baptist Church where he was a member of for 12 years. Prior to, he was a member of Westside Baptist Church for 30 years. George retired as a District Chief after working for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department for 33 years.  In his spare time, George enjoyed taking his sons and grandchildren hunting and fishing.  He was a family man who centered his life around them.  George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who is going to be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Dennison; sister, Sharon Judd; daughter in law, Brandy Rhoden.

George leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Sylvia Rhoden; children; Chris (Renee) Rhoden, Renee (Mike) Horne, Joseph (Nicole) Rhoden; sisters, Carolyn (Joe) Duke, Barbara Henley; grandchildren, Meghan (Antonio) Borges, Andrew Rhoden, Dallas Dennison, Courtney (Tyler) Ard, Brandon Rhoden, Katie Horne, Michael Horne, Mason Rhoden, Brooke Garrison, Emerson Rhoden, Evan Rhoden, Jack Rhoden; great-grandchild, Judah Ard.

A Celebration of George's Life will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Callahan First Baptist Church with Pastor Lynn Hyatt, Rev. Tyler Ard and Rev. Brad Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jacksonville Firefighters Death Benefit Fund. Checks can be made out to JFDBF INC and mailed to 1560 Undine Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32221. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.