Mr. Kenneth T. Rhodes

RHODES, Mr. Kenneth T. - Age 62, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2025, at Word of Life Christian Church, 460 W. Atherton Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor George Wilkinson, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 AM Friday. Mr. Rhodes will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday. Mr. Kenneth Tywon Rhodes, age 62, was called to be with the Lord on January 5, 2025 at his residence, with loved ones close by. Kenneth Tywon Rhodes was born May 23, 1962 in Flint, Michigan, the son of John and Ethel Rhodes. He was a member of Word of Life Christian Church. Kenneth attended Flint Public Schools, graduating from Flint Northern High School, “Class of 1980.” His educational journey continued at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), University of Michigan-Flint, and Mott Community College. While attending SVSU, he became a member of Iota Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Kenneth was employed at Hurley Medical Center, at the time of his passing. Previously, he worked for Magna Electronics, and the UAW Local #651. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife and daughters. In addition, he loved to travel, barbecue, and watch sports, particularly football. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide were his favorite teams. Kenneth had a wealth of knowledge regarding history and sports. If you asked him to describe his ideal day, he would say it would be spent at home watching vintage black and white movies, Perry Mason, and cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, and The Flintstones. Mr. Kenneth Tywon Rhodes leaves to cherish his memory: beloved wife of 31 years, Marlita; daughters, C’era and A’leyah Rhodes; mothers-in-law, Anita Johnson and Bessie Johnson; brothers-in-law, Wordie (LaKesha) Johnson of Flushing, MI, Gary (Pamela) Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, and Kevin Johnson of Burton, MI; sister-in-law, Quinyeta (Lee) Wilkes of Flint; aunt, Verdis Rhodes of Manhattan, NY. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins including special cousins, Hilda Freeman, Michelle Duncan and Michael Rhodes; a host of friends including special friends, Timothy Sumrall, Louis Younger, Marlon Wilson, Cletus Baber, the Jenkins family, his brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Hurley Medical Center EVS Department. Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by his father, John W. Rhodes Sr.; mother, Ethel Lee Rhodes; brother, John W. Rhodes Jr.; along with his grandparents, aunts and uncles. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor George Wilkinson and the Word of Life Christian Church, Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hurley Medical Center and the First Responders.

Mr. Kenneth T. Rhodes

May 23, 1962 - January 5, 2025