Thomas Edgar "Eddie" Rhea

Thomas Edgar Rhea “Eddie” Age 62, of Lobelville, and formerly of West Nashville, passed from this life on Saturday evening, September 26, 20026.

He is preceded in death in death by his father, Tom Rhea; his sister, Sonia Little; stepdad, Victor Netherton, and his son, Thomas Bailey Rhea.

Eddie is survived by mother, Carolyn Sanders Netherton; children, Laura Rhea, Corey (Magen) Rhea, and Justin Rhea; grandchildren, Jayden Rhea, Justyce Rhea, Jordan Rhea, Jaxson King, Emma Rhea, Addison Myers, and TJ Myers; great grandson, Carson Staggs; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Eddie enjoyed the simpler things in life by spending time outdoors, cooking, and riding his bike. He especially loved fishing and hunting and cherished the time he spent enjoying nature.  Eddie was a graduate of Cohn High School and worked as an electrician throughout his career and took great pride in his work.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:30AM, at Western Hills Church, located at 7565 Charlotte Pike with Tommy Orman officiating. Interment will follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Family will serve as the pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will precede the visitation on Friday from 9:30am until 11:30am, all at Western Hills Church.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104  (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue’s only locally owned and operated burial & cremation provider.