Aaron B. Rhodes, age 51, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 12:18 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Mattoon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

There will be a private graveside per the family's request. Memorials may go to C&A Pagel Funeral Home.

Aaron was born on June 12, 1964 in St. Elmo, Illinois, the son of Bud and June (Riley) Rhodes. He loved his dog, Emmy, dearly. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Hissong (husband Michael) of Brownstown, Illinois and 5 nephews, Tommy Stockton, Ronnie Spence, Robbie Spence, Zachary Janssen, and Gilbert Hissong.

He is preceded by his parents, Bud and June Rhodes and brother, Donald "Skip" Rhodes.