Joseph Henry Rhoades, age 81, passed away at his residence on December 10, 2022, surrounded by family. Henry was born on April 27, 1941, in Henry County Indiana, the son of William V. and Beatrice (Sleeth) Rhoades. His family moved to Muncie in the late 1940s. He graduated from Muncie Central and was a fiercely proud Bearcat. Henry was a very kind, caring, and generous man. He liked to laugh and smile and, more importantly, he liked to see others laugh and smile. Henry spent his working life at Nelson's Cafe, Chevrolet Muncie, and he retired from the City of Muncie. He loved to watch baseball and hockey on TV. He was an avid New York Yankees fan, and Chicago Blackhawks fan. Henry enjoyed leaving bubble gum at all of the establishments in town he visited, and he also provided bubble gum for his niece's and nephew's sports teams. He was most proud that all of his brothers served in the military. Henry was always appreciative and thankful for all of his caregivers.

Henry came from a large family of 11 children. He is the last of a generation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters; Robert J. Rhoades, William V. Rhoades Jr, Randall E. Rhoades, Charles E. "Dood" Rhoades, Franklin D. Rhoades, Phillip B. "Butch" Rhoades, Marjorie L. Carpenter, Marie A. Medsker, Margaret "Joan" Snider, and Eleanor "Jane" Carr.

Henry is survived by two sisters-in-law, Eva Mae Rhoades Craig, and Jonell Rhoades. He also leaves behind countless nephews, nieces, and friends. His gentle spirit lives on in the lives of those he touched, especially his family.

Friends and family may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, at Parson Mortuary, 801 W. Adams Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305.

Service will begin at noon on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the mortuary, with calling one hour before.  Burial will follow immediately at Gardens of Memory, 10703 N. State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Henry's memory to the charity of your choice.