Thomas T. Rhodes ’52

Business success and churchman, Tom, the son of Robert P. Rhodes ’21, left Princeton after sophomore year and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona. After earning a master’s degree in agriculture from the University of Florida in 1954, he launched, with a friend, the Driftwood Fruit Co. (still operating) in Vero Beach and later operated a chain of laundromats in the area.

Tom was active in the Community Church in Vero Beach and in local theater.

Tom died March 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Gerre Tripp Rhodes; a son, Thomas T. II; and a daughter, Susannah.