Benjamin Charles Rhoades

Benjamin Charles Rhoades, age 58, passed away September 8, 2024, at his home, per his wish, holding Kelly’s hand, his pups by his side. He was born June 30, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Raymond Charles and Donna Elaine (Goodell) Rhoades, the youngest of six children.

Ben lived in Scotts most of his life and graduated from Comstock High School, where he worked for many years. He also worked maintenance in several factories and most recently worked with Hope Network, a place he loved and called his “forever job.” He retired from there in 2022. Ben had the biggest heart and was always the first to step up to help. He loved hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. Ben also loved traveling with Kelly and spending time in the U.P. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, as well as time spent with his dad fishing in Canada and flying in his dad’s plane.

Ben was united in marriage to his loving wife, Kelly Rhoades, who survives, on September 17, 2021. He is also survived by his daughters, Chelsea (Kiley Hume) Rhoades and Courtney Rhoades; mother, Donna Rhoades; siblings, Cathy (Patrick) Caporossi, Pam (Kenneth) Strosinski, Rodney (Kathy) Rhoades, and Tammie (Craig) Blank; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Rhoades, and sister, Debbie Rhoades.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 4-6:00pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 411 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 16 at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow in Boughton Cemetery.

Donations in Ben’s memory may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan or Centrica Care Navigators.

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