Charles Ledvard Rhodes
March 14, 1939 — August 16, 2024
Kalamazoo
- Charles Rhodes, 85, the son of Hughie and Pearl, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16th. Born in LaFollette, Tennessee, Charlie moved to West Michigan in 1957. He worked as a welder at Post Cereal for 30 years before retiring. He was married to Linda Campbell for 51 years, and together, they had two children, Mark and Lisa.
During his retirement, Charlie enjoyed fishing, spending time in the woods, by the pool, on the golf course, and next to a deep fryer. He was a beloved father and grandfather, known for his infectious personality and his "ask for forgiveness, not permission" attitude towards life. Charlie was famous for his fish fries, which involved long hours beside a deep fryer, a cold beverage nearby, and non-stop fish tales. These gatherings often brought together entire neighborhoods and hotels, and the fish were caught during his summer fishing trips.
Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda, his brothers Leonard Cox and Randall Rhodes, and his sister Janice Alred.
Charlie is survived by his two children, Mark (Beth) Rhodes and Lisa (Dave) Ballmer, as well as his grandchildren: Emily and Cody Rhodes, Carson (Allison), Keagan (Kasey), Maddie Miller, Joe, and Jake Ballmer, and six great-grandchildren: Theo, Josie, Wesley, Ada, Campbell, and Levi Miller.
Charlie is also survived by his three sisters, Joyce McCarty, Linda (Bill) Johnson, and Shirley Allen.
- To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit https://www.langelands.com.
- There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
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