Thomas D. Rhoads II

May 19, 1968 - March 10, 2021

On Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, Thomas Dewey Rhoads, II passed away at age 52. He was known affectionately as "Dewey" and "Dew Dog" to his family and friends. Tom was born on May 19th, 1968 in Gary, IN to Thomas Dewey Rhoads, Sr. and Rita (Willis) Rhoads. He was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 20 of Calumet High School's class of 1986. He spent most of his life as a diesel mechanic and was employed by Pozzo Mack in Gary, IN for many years. He also worked as a mechanic in Texas and Arizona. Recently, he graduated from Purdue University Calumet with a degree in engineering and was employed at U.S. Steel in Gary, IN. Tom enjoyed riding (and working on) his Harley-Davidsons. He also enjoyed listening to his heavy metal music and going to concerts. Tom liked to have some cold beers with his friends and enjoyed fine dining on occasion. He was especially fond of seafood and steak. He was also very talented in woodworking, metal craft, and furniture making. Back in the day, he was an avid dart shooter and pool shooter. He had won many trophies, plaques, and season championships in darts. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Rita (Willis) Rhoads. He is survived by his father, Thomas Dewey Rhoads, Sr. (Sandra); sister, Sheila Estrada; brother, William (Eileen) Rhoads; niece, Taryn (Beau) Cooley; nephew, "Little Al" Estrada; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and lifelong friends, William "The Dude" and Dotty Evans. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 20th,2021 from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307. www.burnsfuneral.com.