Darren Eugene Rhodes, age 53, of Ainsworth, Iowa, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

A private family service will be held at a later date. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for the family through the web at www.jonesfh.com

Darren was born on October 18, 1966, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Walter and Marilyn (McDole) Rhodes. He graduated from Highland High School and furthered his education by attending Indian Hills Community College and receiving a degree in welding.

Darren worked at Bazooka Farmstar for many years and then started managing hog confinements. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and also enjoyed NASCAR races and watching NFL football on Sundays. Most of all, Darren enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Walter Rhodes of Washington, Iowa; sister, Julie Hoyle and significant other Hank Townsend of Ainsworth, Iowa; nephew, Jacob Bauer and wife Camarie of Washington, Iowa; niece Courtney Hoyle and fiancé Andrew Alvarado of Coralville, Iowa; five great nieces: Jade, Natalie, Margot, Kadie and Kayleigh; two great nephews: Ryker and Liam, who he loved dearly. He is survived by aunts, one uncle and several cousins. Darren is also survived by extended family that he proudly and lovingly referred to as his daughters: Erica, Angelica and Nicki; and two granddaughters: Stormie and Summer.

Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Rhodes; older brother, Randy Rhodes; maternal and paternal grandparents; and uncles, Patrick McDole and Andrew Simpson.