Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, November 05, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Columbia for James Coleman Rhoden, 71, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Dr. Bryant Barnes will officiate the services.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Columbia.

Mr. James was a 3 ^rd generation resident and strong supporter of Marion County who loved his family immensely. Regarded as an extremely intelligent, funny person, he loved a good joke and was known for helping anyone and everyone that sought help. His family's love for travel was only met by his careful planning of the best places to eat.  Compassionate and caring without ever taking credit, he was always dedicated to his family, his church and his work.  A true servant, he attended First Baptist Church of Columbia, he touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Thomas Arny Rhoden; Mother Amy Jean Rimes Rhoden; one Son, Matthew James Rhoden.

He is survived by his Wife of 42 years, Karen Wood Rhoden; one Daughter Courtney Nicole Rhoden Eisworth; Son in Law, William D. Eisworth; two Brothers, Thomas Rhoden (Sharon), Richard Rhoden; one Sister, Rebecca Rhoden Kent (Allen); two Brother in Laws, Leslie Adrian Wood, Alan Harold Wood (Margaret); two Granddaughters, Madeleine Rhoden, Chelsea Greenlee; three Grandsons, Austin Rhoden, Seth D. Eisworth, and Nick Greenlee; two Great Granddaughters, Braylie Eisworth, Reese Greenlee, and a number of Nieces and Nephews.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com