James Rhome

James Allen Rhome, age 78, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his residence. A native of Rocky River, Ohio, and a resident of McMinn and Polk County for the past 21 years, he was the son of the late James Albert and Evelyn Dixon Rhome. He graduated from Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio, and attended Otterbein College. He worked briefly in Alaska before coming home to marry his high school sweetheart, Dawn Carol Johnson. He was retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in the Division of Wildlife. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, and  was a past president of the Fraternal Order of Police. He completed his degree at Owens Technical College where he came back to teach law enforcement classes. Prior to his illness, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a decorated marksman. He was grateful for every minute of life and succeeded in his goal to  "live til' he died" He was preceded in death by his nephew Domonic Corrado. Survivors Wife of 59 years, Dawn Carol Johnson Rhome of Etowah. Three daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Borris of Etowah, Holly and Robert Owens of Tellico Plains,  Amy and Sean Sullivan of Park Ridge, Illinois; one son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Jennifer Rhome of  Negaunee, Michigan; Sister, Peggy Corrado of Surprise, Arizona;  10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, Two nieces, and very special caregivers. Honorary pallbearers, Ryan Borris, Connor Rhome, Nolan Rhome, Wylie Richardson, Sean Sullivan, Robert Owens, Phil Smith and Doug Amspaugh. The memorial service will be 11:00 am Monday, June 21, 2021 at New Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Adkins officiating. The interment will follow in New Zion Cemetery after the service. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity or organization of your choice. Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycockhobbs.com/notices/James-Rhome  Laycock-Hobbs will be in charge of the arrangements.