Clarence E. "Duckeye" Rhoades, Jr.

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