William Tully Rhodes of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023 at home surrounded by those who dearly loved him, after a 10 year battle with cancer.

Tully was born on January 13, 1955 in Louisville, Mississippi. He went on to earn his masters d in civil engineering from Mississippi State, and served as a professional civil engineer for 44 years. Tully was known for his wit and humor, his active lifestyle, and his kind and dependable nature. He enjoyed a variety of activities such as running, biking, swimming, and kayaking. Tully was even able to participate in the Heart of Dixie Triathlon for 30 consecutive years, despite battling cancer. He was also active in his church, volunteering with the youth group and teaching Sunday School. He was always ready to help others.

Tully is survived by his wife Brenda; daughter Melissa; daughter Beth and her husband David; granddaughter Woods; and sister Mary Anne Dickerson and husband Jimmy. Tully was preceded in death by his mother Pauline and father William. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 7th at 1:00pm at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to World Help, an organization that Tully supported. The family also welcomes expressions of condolences and other wishes.

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