Howard Alan Rhodes, Jr., 68, passed away on January 15, 2018.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 8:00 p.m., at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road in Virginia Beach.
Per family’s request memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Alan.
Online condolences may be given to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Service
Friday January 19, 2018
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
We met the first day of class, sophomore year, at Stevens. For the three remaining years at school we lived a few doors away from each other on The Ship. We did some crazy things, and bonded like brothers. After graduation, we were geographically separated but managed to get together, periodically, for more adventures. As the years passed, the physical distance, and our different life paths, managed to dilute our friendship but can never erase the indelible mark that Howard Alan Rhodes, Jr. has left on me. RIP, old buddy.
Al has been there for American Legion Family and especially for me over the years. The American Legion and the Sons of The American Legion are better organizations because because of his involvement.
Condolences to the Rhodes family.
Al and myself go back many years. Too many to admit to.
Al was always willing to help out whenever he could – even long distance from Virginia Beach.
His shoes will be hard to fill.
Rick & Mary Marinari
Al was a good man and friend. He worked with many people in the Hampton Roads area for a number of years and will be dearly missed. He recently completed consultant work for the City of Newport News and he was extremely experienced and talented. I learned a lot from him during our radio systems upgrade and my preference was this “I want Al Rhodes as our consultant” Thanks to you Al and to all who made this happen. Most of all, he was a friend. One last thing to bring a smile to those who read this. Me and Al gave each other the bird from time to time… His is the Baltimore Ravens and mine is the Philadelphia Eagles. Rest well my friend.
Al was the first person I met when I moved to the east coast. He trained me on my job – the same job I’ve had for 14 years. We hung out at football games, baseball games, and professional events. My wife and I developed a friendship with Al through the years, and he always brought a smile to our faces. I’ll always remember how well-liked he was amongst the people he spent time with. Rest in peace Al – you will be missed.
To Al’s Family: Al was a very funny/humorous person. I will miss his kindness and thoughtful and especially his annual birthday cards to me “just to keep in touch”! Al, I for one will not forget you my friend!
I knew Al Rhodes for 50 years. We met during our freshman year in college and remained close friends ever since. We did a lot of crazy things together as teenagers, matured together in our twenties, and shared life’s experiences throughout our lives up until the week he passed away.
Al joined our firm, Federal Engineering, in 1991. He made countless contributions to the firm over his 25+ year career and contributed to many public safety communications systems for first responders. Our customers loved Al and respected his knowledge and attention to detail.
Al Rhodes was a fine man. He was always happy, good natured, and had a great sense of humor. The man did not have a mean bone in his body.
Al, you were part of my life for most of my life. I will miss you and you will truly be missed by many. May you rest in peace and may joy be with you throughout eternity.
RIP Al you surely will be missed sending prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Such a sad time. Al will certainly be missed. As a professional, he was tireless in his efforts and worked hard to improve public safety emergency communications in a number of cities in the Hampton Roads region. As a friend, I will miss him. He was always a source of inspiration and resolve. He always remained positive when things seemed at an impass. God Bless.
Rest in peace Al. You will truly be missed, my thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. You always had a smile on your face.