Dr. Richard A. Rhoden, Sr., of Washington, DC entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 15, 2023. Living a wonderful earthly life of 93 years, Richard leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Stephanie "Aurora" Thompson-Rhoden, his son, Richard Rhoden, Jr., his nieces Lisa Maree and Margaret (Maggie) Payne, his nephew, Eddie Rhoden, and a host of fraternal brothers, other relatives, friends and colleagues.