William "Bruce" Rhodes, 68, passed away August 20, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO after a 6-year battle with Alzheimer's.

Bruce was born March 11, 1949 to William "Bill" Rhodes and Mildred Woodward Rhodes in Trenton, MO.  They both preceded him in death.

In March 1968, he married Joyce Wicks Rhodes.  She survives at their home in Springfield, MO.  Additional survivors include a daughter Tammy McCarter and husband Brad, two granddaughters, Courtney McCarter-Carter and husband Jared, Kinsey McCarter-Batten and husband Tyler and one great-granddaughter, Scarlett Carter, all of Springfield.  Also, surviving are two sisters, Sandra Tiedemann of Smyrna, GA, Meridith Gann and husband Jim of Pineville, MO and one brother Daryl Rhodes and wife Pam of Carthage, MO and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bruce graduated from the University of Missouri Rolla as a Civil Engineer.  He worked for Rhodes/Sayre Engineering in Brookfield, MO, City of Joplin, Joplin, MO and Anderson Engineering in Joplin and Springfield.  He retired in 2008.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, boating, motorcycle trips and spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope Church Building Fund, 2121 S. Blackman Rd, Springfield, MO 65809, or in care of the funeral home.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 10-11am at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home located at 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO.  Service will follow in the funeral home with Pastor Gary Hay officiating.  Private family burial will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO.