Michael H. Rhodes Sr.

Michael H. RHODES, Sr. Died Friday, November 9th after a hard battle with cancer. He was born in Crawfordville, Geor gia to parents, J. Dora and Charles Dewitt Rhodes on May 18, 1924. At seventeen, with his mother's consent, he enlisted in the Navy to serve his country during WWII. After being honorably discharged he chose a career in broadcasting. He was hired by King Radio in Seat tle, becoming the first "Mike at the mike". When King purchased a tele vision station he was transferred to a position as a television announcer and host. Over an eighteen year career with King Broadcasting he hosted several different programs, including The Telescope Show, The Square Dance Show and the Seafair Hydroplane races. After leaving broadcasting he went to work for Aflac as a Vice President of Public and Governmental Rela tions. At age 73, he retired from the company, only to be retained as a consultant, a position he held until his death. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine E. Rhodes, two sons, Ronald and Michael, Jr., and daughter, Melody. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Acacia Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, WA 98155. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Evergreen Hospice Center.