Clarence E. "Duckeye" Rhoades, Jr., 87, of East Fallowfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Pauline Rowe Rhoades who passed away back in March. They had shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Modena, he was the son of the late Clarence Sr. and Amy Mattson Rhoades.
Clarence was an area resident all his life. He was employed by Phoenix Steel in Claymont, DE retiring in 1990 with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Chapel Road Baptist Church.
Mr. Rhoades is survived by his three children: Sharon Scott, wife of Damon P. Jr., Buddy Rhoades, husband of Cheryl (Jordan) and Paula Davis, wife of Ronald E., all of East Fallowfield Twp.; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, four siblings; Mildred Richards of Virginia, Gary Rhoades of E. Fallowfield, Emmabell Guiseppe, and Sandy Lockwood of DE. He was preceded in death by five siblings; Clyde Rhoades, Sherry Smith, Marquerite Cozzone, Pete Rhoades and Richard Rhoades.
The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 AM at the Chapel Road Baptist Church, 15 Chapel Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320, followed by interment in the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery. Viewing will take place at the church from 10 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Chapel Road Baptist Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Paula, Ronnie and
Dear Paula, Ronnie and Family,
Thinking of you with our Love and Friendship. May it help to ease the sorrow in your hearts in some small way to know our thoughts and prayers are there with you during this difficult time.
Your Father (our friend)"Duckeye" will be missed, but we know his suffering is over here and he is once again with his dear Wife, your dear Mother and our dear Friend, Pauline in Heaven.
Sincere Condolences and Sympathy,
Doris and Barry Aberts
May God Bless And Comfort The Rhoades' Family And Friends.
Buddy, Paula Jean, and
Buddy, Paula Jean, and Sharon,
We are saddened to hear of your dads passing. But he is out of pain and suffering now and in the arms of the Lord.
What a good man Duckeye was. He always made us smile.
May God grant you all peace.
With Love and Sympathy,
Nick and Lorraine
"Duckeye"
This is for Sharon, Buddy, Paula Jean and their families.
I didn't know of your dad's passing until my friend read it in the paper and told me. I am so very sorry that both of your parents have passed away in such a short time. The very same situation happened to my sister and brother-in-law, Naomi and Cal Hess. It is difficult but you all know they are now at peace. Pauline and Duckeye were the backbone of the Schroder family for quite a few years and we will miss them terribly. Brad just loved "Duckeye". I talked with him on Father's Day and he said he was hanging in there but his voice was weak and I knew he wasn't feeling at all well. He was so appreciative that I called him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and if at all possible we(especially me) will try to be there on Saturday.
Love and God bless,
Maryalice, Arnie and Brad