Jarrod E Rhodes, 2003-2025; SIUE Mechanical Engineering Major
Jarrod E. Rhodes, a third-year student in Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering, died. He was 22 years old.
Originally from Belleville, Jarrod was a member of numerous student organizations and worked on campus as a receptionist for the Student Opportunities of Academic Results (SOAR) office.
Jarrod was awarded the Johnetta Haley Scholarship (2023) and was a member of the following: Engineers Without Borders, Chess Club, Black Student Union, Association for Information Systems, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE). Most recently, Jarrod assisted in the engineering career fair.
Funeral services are being held at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
PHOTO: Jarrod Rhodes
