~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, NAL/PAA *Capt. Herbert "Dusty" W.
Rhode
May 20, 1927 - July 23, 2020
Notification with the passing of retired National/Pan
American pilot Capt. Herbert W. Rhode, age 93.
Obituary information is available online at
Recently widowed, the Rhodes had most recently resided at
35731 Blanton Rd., Dade
City, FL 33523
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary…………………. Herbert "Dusty" W. Rhode
Herbert "Dusty" W. Rhode, 93, of Dade City, FL
peacefully passed away on July 23, 2020. He was born in Charleston, SC on May
20, 1927 to Wilbur Rhode and Mabel Ackerman. Herbert was married to Wilma Mooy
on November 23, 1967 and they were married for over 52 years.
Herbert joined the Navy in 1942 and was honorably discharged
in 1946. The Navy was the beginning of his career in aviation as an aircraft
machinist. He went on to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University which launched
his career in 1949 as a Flight Engineer. Dusty had a distinguished flying
career spanning 39 years and over 35,000 flying hours with National Airlines
and Pan American Airways.
Dusty enjoyed sailing, auto racing, air shows and spending
time in their cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He also enjoyed contributing to the
Salvation Army.
Dusty is survived by three children, Gary J. Rhode, Kimberly
R. Freeman, Todd D. Rhode and four grandchildren, Lydia B. Morrow, Lockwood M.
Freeman, Douglas R. Freeman and Kyle D. Rhode. Dusty was predeceased by his wife
Wilma M. Rhode in April of this year.
Dusty was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will
be dearly missed, loved and respected by all. His journey through this life was
remarkable.
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