William H. Rhodes Jr., 74, of Columbus, NJ, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Hamilton, NJ.

A graduate of Princeton High in 1957, he obtained an Associate's degree from Rider College in 1964, and was a specialist in the Army Reserves.

He retired from Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics as a Sr. Regional Credit Manager, and was a member and officer of various national credit organizations.

In his youth, he enjoyed being a Boy Scout and, later in life, a Scout Master in NJ and CA.
He was an active 33rd Degree Master Mason, raised in Princeton Lodge 38, a member of lodges in Buford, GA and Woodstown, NJ, Scottish Rite, and the Crescent Shriners.

He was an active member of I.D.T.T., National Campers and Travelers (national trustee), and various other camping clubs. He also enjoyed restoring antique cars and model RC boat building. He was a fan the Eagles, Phillies, and NASCAR.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; brother, Fred and wife Nancy; sons, Douglas and wife Theresa, Kenneth and wife Karla, William and wife Cynthia; five granddaughters, Samantha Rutherford and husband Kyle, Liana, Rachael, Erin, and Morgan; grandson, Matthew; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Rutherford and nephew, Fred Jr. and wife Amanda.

Funeral services will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton.

Burial will be in Princeton Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Masonic service at 7:30 p.m.

Due to medical concerns, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children or any cancer/diabetes research organization.