In 1927, Geo. D. and Gladys Rhone came to Coleman where he began buying grain and cotton.  Their two sons, Don and John were born here.  In 1931, Geo. D. bought a building west of the courthouse, and put in a feed store and wool warehouse.  The sons worked in the store after school until graduation; both went to college, married, served in the army, and returned to Coleman, becoming partners with their father.

     Today, the Geo. D. Rhone Co. Hardware store carries a large selection of appliances and televisions, hardware, air conditioners, livestock supplies, plumbing and insecticides.  The Rhone elevator was sold in 1983.

     The Rhone families, Don and Patsy, John and Joyce, are proud to have been a part of Coleman County during the past 57 years.