The Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill announces the death of Bobby Junior Rhodes, age 71, of Cleveland, TN who passed away Wednesday, August 27th in the Skyridge Medical Center. Mr. Rhodes was a native of the Copper Basin area and was a son of the late Robert and Florence Richards Rhodes. He enjoyed auto mechanic work, wood crafting, miniature horses and other projects. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two sons, Jack Rhodes and Robert Lee Rhodes, both of Cleveland, TN; his sister, Betty Harrison of Isabella, TN; his ex-wife, Brendi Cole; niece Tammy Cribbs of Cherokee Co., NC; four grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.