Cedric Rhoades

Cedric Rhoades, 82 of Howard City died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Cedric was born March 18, 1929 in Wyoming Township, MI the son of Cedric and Clema (Longcore) Rhoades. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and was employed in the trucking business. In Cedric’s later years he enjoyed hauling for the Amish who became very close friends in the Morley-Stanwood area. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glenn, Raymond and Arthur; and 2 sisters, Geraldine Morris and Maxine Wilcox. He is survived by his wife Edna Cole; children, Cedric Martin (Lola) Rhoades of Midland, Dianna L. (Roy) McCafferty of Yuma, AZ, Susan (Brian) Amacher of Howard City, Karen (William) Keuhs of Howard City, Sandra K. (Robert) Bergstrom of Howard City, Sharon (Brian) Brown of White Cloud, Larry D. (Renee) Rhoades of Howard City, and Jeri Lynn (Eric) Hayden of Pierson; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Lois Rhoades of Kalkaska, Donna Rhoades of Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Pine Grove Community Church in Howard City on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Bill Vis and Pastor Scott Rhoades officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, Mi.