Rhodes Ignatious Styron, 70, of Ocracoke Island died peacefully on January 2, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by a nephew, Christopher Styron of Key West, FL; a niece Darlene Styron and husband, Ernest Doshier of Ocracoke; one great nephew Floyd Alan Doshier of Ocracoke; a cousin, Virginia Austin of Ocracoke; and many other cousins from other areas. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Styron Sr.; mother, Rita Styron; brother, Floyd Thomas Styron; and aunt, Irma Styron Foster.

He worked at many restaurants and motels on Ocracoke during his lifetime. He was active in the Ocracoke Assembly of God Church and leaves behind many close friends.

A memorial Celebration will be held at the Ocracoke Assembly God Church on April 17th 2015 at 1 pm. Burial will be at the Ocracoke Community Cemetery.

Family wishes to express their thanks to Ocracoke Health Center staff and Dare County Hospice for all they did during Ignatious’ illness.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Ocracoke Assembly of God Church.

Ocracoke Assembly of God Church will be assisting the family with arrangements - 252-928-9001