Donald Nicholas Rhodes

Donald Nicholas “Donny” Rhodes, age 63, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Don was born June 3, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, graduated from Parkville High and lived 35 years with his family in Overlea, Maryland until moving to Westminster in 2021. He was the son of the late Robert Rainey and Carol Margaret (Theodos) Rhodes. 

Don was the loving husband of Deanna Rhodes, nee Magers, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. He was the loving and proud father of two sons, Zachary Rhodes and his wife Stephany of BelAir, Maryland, Patrick Rhodes and Jasmine of Westminster, Maryland; his loving daughter Brittany Rhodes and her wife Jaclyn of BelAir, Maryland. Don is also survived by his sisters, Chrisann Rhodes of White Marsh, Maryland, and Terry and her husband Bob Hirt of Perry Hall, Maryland; sister-in-law Clara and her husband Perry Frado; brother-in-law, Steve and his wife Delia Lesser; sister-in-law Susan Magers; mother-in-law Raye Lesser; 6 grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and his dog Jax. Don was predeceased by his brother-in-law Frank D. Magers III.

 Don and Deanna went to elementary school and graduated high school together in 1981. They were best friends and became more than friends in 1982 when their life together unofficially began. Don had a passion for sports, he played soccer and lacrosse in high school, loved fishing, and duckpin bowling where he bowled in the Men's Pro League. Most of all he loved being a dad to his children. He loved attending his daughter's soccer and lacrosse games during her high school and college years. He enjoyed spending time with his sons watching PPV boxing, wrestling and what felt like every baseball, basketball or football game that aired on TV. He loved watching baseball, football, soccer, UFC and boxing. He also loved his football pools! Don had a generous heart, loved his family, and would do and give anything to see them happy. 

The family will have a Celebration of Life to CELEBRATE Donny on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The family invites anyone that knew and loved Don to join them at Epic Church and share memories, laughs, love and tears; 1710 Delvale Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21222, from 12pm–3pm. Remember Don in his flip-flops and t-shirt and come comfortably to celebrate him.

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