Sharing in case anyone didn't know Dusty Rhoads passed away in early June. Apologies if this was already posted and I missed it.

This really says it well "Dusty's sense of humor was appreciated by anyone who had one of their own. He was loyal, never met a stranger, and would give his last dime if it would help out someone in need. He trusted his friends and loved his family. Always happy on the water, Dusty was an avid angler, loving the challenge, especially, of catching dolphinfish and cobia. He cherished the friendships that he made with longtime companions in the Ridge Anglers."


From the obituary:
Clarence Albert "Dusty" Rhoads Ill passed away peacefully at his home in Kitty Hawk on June 9, 2023. Dusty was born on October 22, 1955, to Mary Louise "Skippy" Rhoads and Clarence Albert "Dusty" Rhoads, Jr. in Tampa, FL.

After graduating from Manteo High School, Dusty enlisted in the United States Navy, where he was appointed and served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class, until he was honorably discharged; Dusty continued to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 2000.

After returning to his family's homestead in Kitty Hawk, Dusty incorporated Dusty Rhoads HVAC in 1996, and he became a familiar name and face to residents and visitors of the Outer Banks over the past 27 years. Dusty cared deeply for his family and the town of Kitty Hawk. He served on the Kitty Hawk Planning Board, after having served on the Recreation Committee. Preserving old-time Kitty Hawk was a passionate cause for Dusty. He was instrumental in the realization of Heritage Day, serving as co-chair of the Kitty Hawk Folklife Heritage Waterman Committee. Dusty was the first person to ever be inducted as an Honorary Kitty Hawk Town Council member.

Dusty's sense of humor was appreciated by anyone who had one of their own. He was loyal, never met a stranger, and would give his last dime if it would help out someone in need. He trusted his friends and loved his family. Always happy on the water, Dusty was an avid angler, loving the challenge, especially, of catching dolphinfish and cobia. He cherished the friendships that he made with longtime companions in the Ridge Anglers.

Dusty is survived by his wife Amy Keyser­Rhoads; his children: Brandi (wife Jennifer), Acacia, Nia, Danielle, Isabella, and James; his grandchildren Brooklyn and Skylar; his sisters: Cynthia Meeke, Lucetta Lea, and Dorothy Cheshire; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Dustyn Rhoads; his parents; and his sisters Rosalyn Maggio and Mary Louise Vitucci.

In lieu of flowers to the family, please consider a donation in Dusty's name to the Outer Banks SPCA.

I knew about his passing, he was a really nice, honest guy. He helped me with HVAC favors all the time.

Dusty was one of the best guys ever. He was a friend and neighbor in Kitty Hawk, and he was my roommate’s surf fishing teammate for decades. Last year sometime, he slapped one of his stickers on the back window of my Ford Fiesta. It will stay on there as long as I own it.
Some of the best fish I ever ate were given to me freshly filleted by Dusty.

He was a wonderful guy! Last year our tired HVAC system had “reached the end of its useful life” after several repairs by Dusty. It was June and he promised us he’d have a new one in by July 1st. He was ill then and in chemo but he kept his promise. I was very saddened to hear if his death. RIP to a good man and condolences to his family.

So sorry to hear this!

He had become my go-to guy for HVAC repair. He was keeping my old system going.
He was honest, responsive and reasonably priced.

I have his card posted on the refrigerator at the cottage.