Tim Rhodes, accomplished Realtor
It is with great sadness that the family of Tim Rhodes announces his sudden passing Sunday, June 27, 2021, from heart failure. He was an honestly joyous man, kind friend, and most dedicated husband, father, brother and new grandfather of a 2-day-old baby girl.
John Timothy Rhodes was born Aug. 11, 1961. He moved to the beach after graduating from high school to be closer to family. Tim joined his dad doing specialty paint and wall-covering projects for local Designers Together, they spent their work days laughing, listening to music, fishing on the beach after work, and always true to “Timmy Form,” playing tricks on one another.
Tim’s attachment to the beach and love for people led him into real estate. One fortunate night, he met his forever love and future wife, Nancy Hickman. He later joined the Hickman Real Estate Company in Bethany Beach. Tim achieved Top Producer and Salesperson of The Year awards on both local and national levels. In 2017, he established the RE/MAX Coastal Real Estate Company in Bethany Beach. His diligence to prospective buyers and to longtime returning clients contributed to his fulfillment and success.
His greatest success was measured by his love of family, his devotion to his wife Nancy, and dedication to his son West and daughter-in-law Kaya, who brought home his first granddaughter, Wrenley Kate, born June 25.
Nancy, West, and siblings Pat, Diana, Peggy, and Denise, extended family members, and all the many friends Tim gathered throughout his life, will never forget the happiness, laughter and joy that accompanied him. “He was our family’s Grand Host, our Chef, Entertainer, Giver and Center for Happiness. He will be missed every second of every day. We will find him in every happy memory of our past. He will be with us when we are laughing, dancing, cooking, boating, joking, embracing, living life.”
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m., Friday, July 9, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Delaware Humane Association, 18675 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or to RGW Foundation Delaware Hero Fund, 1 Hawks Neck Lane, Bear, DE 19701.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
