GEORGETOWN - Richard I. Rhoads, 79, of Georgetown, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at Beebe Medical Center. He is the son of the late Paul F. Rhoads and Marguerite Miller Rhoads. He severed in the US Navy, where he learned photography, and was a 1949 graduate of Boyertown High School. He worked as an Electrical Lineman for Local Union # 126 for 42 years. He was an active member of the Coastal Camera Club and enjoyed traveling and camping. He is survived by his wife, Georgeanne; a brother, Larry Rush; a sister, Dolly Moyer; and a daughter, Robin Horowitz and her husband Lonnie. Also, three stepdaughters, Georgeanne Leaming, Sandra Emma and Lori Emma; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Cool Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery 28843 Log Cabin Raod, Lewes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth, DE 19971. Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Milton.