Corey Rhodes Obituary
Corey enjoyed the outdoors, including camping, canoeing, the casino and fishing. He was known as a very hard worker, always there to lend a helping hand.
Corey was a loving father and uncle.
Corey is survived by his parents; daughter, Alexis Rhodes of Traverse City; siblings, Jeff (Jennifer) Rhodes of Traverse City, Matthew Rhodes of Traverse City, Scott Whiteford of Kalamazoo, Laurie Weitzam of Traverse City, Paul (Gaylene) Whiteford, Helena (Charles) Brozofski of Beulah, Trinidi Whiteford of Benzonia and Erin (Rich) Stickley of Hawaii; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, from noon to 2 p.m., at Covell Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Corey's Rhodes Memorial Fund, c/o Huntington Bank, to benefit his daughter. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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lexi rhodes
September 18, 2008
i miss you dadddy! everyone else, im here, so if you wana talk about him or memories, call me!!
Linda Wagner
September 6, 2008
For Lex,
We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are there for you.
All our Love,
Aunt Linda & Uncle Ralph
Steven Anthony Alderman
September 6, 2008
I just recieved word about Corey, my old friend. I will not be able to be there in person, in time, but I wanted you Jeff, Betty, Lee, and Matt to know that my thoughts are with you.
I will forever remember Corey from my youth. In his own way, he helped me through a tough transition to this area having moved here from Detroit. I will remember many of the good times we had, getting stranded in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night, hitchhiking accross town, racing our mopeds, and simply bumming around Fishtown Leland. I will remember getting in trouble with Lee and running far and fast as only teenage boys can do.
My words are escaping me now, but I want to say farewell to a dear friend, in the hopes that we will someday meet again, and that the heaven that is spoken of is just like the fun we used to have. Love you brother! -Tony
Mike Johnson
September 5, 2008
Even though I haven't seen him in a few years, I'll miss Corey for the remainder of my years. I want his family to know how sorry I am for their loss.
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Ann Prause
September 5, 2008
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry that this has happened. I know there is nothing anyone can say to help you through this. Let this bring you closer together as each of you relive your memories in your own way. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
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