Ronald Lee Rhodes

Ronald Lee Rhodes obituary

Ronald Lee Rhodes

Ronald Rhodes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Ronald Lee Rhodes, 71, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, May 8, 1954 to the late Leonard Calvin Rhodes & Ethel Lorraine McDaniels Rhodes. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lynn Cundiff Rhodes; brother, Jimmy Rhodes and a sister, Sue.

Ronald loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving are his children, Michael Cundiff (Hope Suthers), Sherrie Spradlin (Mike), Laurie Fowler, Cathey Rhodes (Jeffrey Roach) & Calvin Rhodes; grandchildren, Lisa Cundiff, Tiffany Cundiff, Michael Cundiff, Jr., Brandon Mauk, Kayla Beard, Cierra Spradlin, Katlin Fowler, Alyssia Fowler, Joyclin Fowler, Alyana Hedricks, Bradley Hedricks, Brianna Rhodes, David Brooks, Jr., Zachary Rhodes, Tessia Rhodes, Danny Rhodes & Mason Rhodes; Sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, Malcolm Rhodes (Chris); sister-in-law, Sandra Rhodes; several nieces, nephews & other family members.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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