To Celebrate a Life of Love: William Irvan Rhodes, Jr.

August 10, 1949-March 19, 2022

Willaim Irvan Rhodes, Jr. (Bill) of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 19 at the age of 72. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 10, 1949. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Irvan Rhodes and Iva Dell (Williams) Rhodes.

 

Bill was raised in Abernathy, Texas and graduated from Abernathy High School in 1967 where he was Mr. AHS. He then began his tour of colleges before completing a degree in Mathematics at Southwest Texas State University in 1973. Bill earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin where he was named the Outstanding Student in 1977. He then began his career at IBM in San Antonio. In 1980, he launched his entrepreneurial career building data communications companies ARCO, American Technologies and Deerfield Products. After retiring, Bill consulted with and advised other business owners, returned to manage the family’s farm and ranch operations and volunteered with the Rotary Club and with his neighborhood community.

 

Bill married Christine Regina Williston on March 25, 1972. They became the proud parents of William Irvan Rhodes, III (Dana) and Anne Williston Rhodes Walkup (Steve). His four grandchildren were the light of his life: Caroline Rhodes, John, Alice and James Walkup. Bill enjoyed coaching his children and their friends in baseball and basketball. He was an avid fan of the Longhorns, and created a life full of hobbies such as being a pilot, outdoor activities, reading and computer programming.

 

Bill is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his best friend and brother, Charles Alan Rhodes (Bud) and wife, Sue, of Wimberley, Texas, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law.

 

Pallbearers will be his dearest high school buddies Gary Benn, Steve Guerrant, Darrel Johnson, Harry Mathis, Roland Murray, David Sinclair and Duane Walker.

 

Visitation will be at Porter Loring North on Sunday, April 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to a charity of your choosing.