Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.

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Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson Paul Rhoads, Sr. and Irene Carpenter Rhoads.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters Floetta Irene Rhoads and Mary Martha Rhoads.

Mr. Rhoads received his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Bernard College and a master’s degree from Georgia State University. A retired major from The United States Army, he was a decorated Vietnam veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and a Bronze Star, among other honors. After retiring from the military, he worked with the Defense Department until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of The American Legion and VFW.

Funeral services are Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Pastor Scott Sessions officiating. Interment will follow services in Cullman Memory Gardens.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Reed Rhoads; brother Jerry Rhoads; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.mossservicefh.com.

Moss Funeral Home directing.