Celebrating the life of
Clyde H. Rhines
October 19, 1935 - November 07, 2016
Clyde Hastings Rhines, Jr., 81, died November 7, 2016, at home. He was the son of the late Clyde and Marion Rhines. Born on October 19, 1935, in Savannah, he graduated from Georgia Military Academy in 1953 and matriculated shortly thereafter at Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he obtained a degree in Ornamental Horticulture after 7 short adventure filled years. He loved Auburn University and was a faithful Tiger until the day he died….in his Auburn t-shirt. War Eagle! In 1957, he married Penny Ann Boyd, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years. He joined his family in their business and operated Rhines Florist and Nursery until his retirement in 1999. He served his Lord and Savior faithfully throughout his lifetime. He was a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, mentor and friend to hundreds of brothers and sisters in Christ at Southside Baptist Church for 50 years. He served with the Gideons International ministry for several years.
In addition to Penny, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Johnny Sheehan, Anna and Tim Adams, Lori and Paul Mobley; five grandchildren, Brooke and Chris Hodges, Katie and Jacob Lane, Caroline and Joseph McGrath, Jonathan Mobley, Molly Rose and Frank Tucker; and six great grandchildren Duncan, Hannah and Addison Hodges, Gabriel Richards, Chloe and Aubrey McGrath. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Hannah and Penn Mobley. He is also survived by a sister, Gloria Saxon, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Road.
A celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Southside Baptist Church.
Dear Penny Ann, Robin, Anna, Lori & Gloria, Our family has your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Skip & Jean Pittman & Hazel Pittman
- Pittman, Orange Park, FL
Hearing about Clyde today has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are all going through right now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Gil and Gayle Sasser
- Gil and Gayle Sasser, Savannah, , GA
We have been thinking and praying for you and the family. My heart aches for your loss. With much love,
- Twila Strode and Tonya Mounkes, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Penny, Lori and Robin, I am deeply saddened to hear of your great loss. I will hold the entire family in my prayers for strength and guidance. Mr. Clyde was a wonderful man of God and a human being with the biggest heart. I know he will be welcomed with open arms...
- Mercedes Mongin, Guyton, Ga
Words feel inadequate to express the sense of loss of this very special man. He has left behind a very special family. The unconditional love that lives through this family will be his legacy for years to come. That love will never die... I feel very fortunate to have known him.
- Lori D Hecker, Savannah, Ga
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Clyde. He was such a sweetheart and will be missed by so many folks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. With love,
- Ron, Pam & Ryan Josey, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Clyde. Such a wonderful man. I know you all will miss him. Our love and prayers are with you all.
- Teresa, Andy and Micaela West, Anderson, Sc
Your loss is tremendous, immeasurable. We greave with you but also celebrate with you knowing, he is still with family. He is made whole and we will be with him again. We pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort the family and friends. The War Eagle has made his way home and landed. TO GOD BE THE GLORY, Clyde my dear dear friend you ran the race well and finished well. We love you and miss you Jerral and Patricia
- Jerral and Patricia Mayes , Savannah , Georgia
To the Rhines family, I am so sorry to hear about Clyde, he was the best. He always took the time to talk to me (a lot of times about his beloved Auburn) and always had kind things to say. He will be missed but is in heaven today and we should all celebrate his life. God Bless you all.
- Jack Silas, Snellville, GA
Penny Ann and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, georgia
Dear Penny Ann, Robin, Anna, Lori & Gloria, Our family has your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Skip & Jean Pittman & Hazel Pittman
- Pittman, Orange Park, FL
Hearing about Clyde today has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are all going through right now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Gil and Gayle Sasser
- Gil and Gayle Sasser, Savannah, , GA
We have been thinking and praying for you and the family. My heart aches for your loss. With much love,
- Twila Strode and Tonya Mounkes, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Penny, Lori and Robin, I am deeply saddened to hear of your great loss. I will hold the entire family in my prayers for strength and guidance. Mr. Clyde was a wonderful man of God and a human being with the biggest heart. I know he will be welcomed with open arms...
- Mercedes Mongin, Guyton, Ga
Words feel inadequate to express the sense of loss of this very special man. He has left behind a very special family. The unconditional love that lives through this family will be his legacy for years to come. That love will never die... I feel very fortunate to have known him.
- Lori D Hecker, Savannah, Ga
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Clyde. He was such a sweetheart and will be missed by so many folks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. With love,
- Ron, Pam & Ryan Josey, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Clyde. Such a wonderful man. I know you all will miss him. Our love and prayers are with you all.
- Teresa, Andy and Micaela West, Anderson, Sc
Your loss is tremendous, immeasurable. We greave with you but also celebrate with you knowing, he is still with family. He is made whole and we will be with him again. We pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort the family and friends. The War Eagle has made his way home and landed. TO GOD BE THE GLORY, Clyde my dear dear friend you ran the race well and finished well. We love you and miss you Jerral and Patricia
- Jerral and Patricia Mayes , Savannah , Georgia
To the Rhines family, I am so sorry to hear about Clyde, he was the best. He always took the time to talk to me (a lot of times about his beloved Auburn) and always had kind things to say. He will be missed but is in heaven today and we should all celebrate his life. God Bless you all.
- Jack Silas, Snellville, GA
Penny Ann and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
