Edward A Rhodes, 91 years old, passed on January 31, 2015. A second generation resident of Pasco County, Edward was born and raised in during the Great Depression. He was a graduate of Pasco High School, and joined the Army to fight in World War II, receiving a Bronze Star for heroic action above the call of duty, as well as several Purple Hearts. He married Edna Sullivan after returning home in 1946. They had 4 children: Lonnie (Barbara), Donnie (Margaret), Robert (deceased) and Ann (Randy); 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Edward was a retired electrician. A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home 5th Street chapel in Dade City on February 3rd, from 2:00-2:30, and a funeral service will be held at 2:30. Military honors and committal will follow at Emmaus cemetery in San Antonio, FL.