James "Jimmy" Nolan Rhodes Sr.

January 29, 1944 - March 20, 2022

Jimmy, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was a resident of Husser, LA. Jimmy was a parishioner of St. Dominic Catholic Church. He worked for the American Can Company for 11 years and dedicated 20 years to Entergy. Jimmy enjoyed the outdoors and would often go hunting and fishing. He was a huge hotrod fanatic and spent a lot of time building cars and going to car shows. Jimmy shared his hobbies with his two boys and continued building cars into his later years. He loved his family deeply and was most happy surrounded by the ones he loved. Jimmy never met a stranger and has known for his loveable personality. He truly was a wonderful man and will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Claudia M. Rhodes; son, Jimmy Rhodes Jr.; brother, Ronald Rhodes; grandchildren, Blaine Rhodes, Cameron Rhodes, Courtney Rhodes, Chance Salito, Brian Rhodes Jr.; and two great-grandchildren. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma Rhodes; son, Brian Rhodes; brother, Thomas Rhodes; and sisters, Lois Ledet and Joyce Gautreaux. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Cemetery in Metairie at 12:00 p.m.