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.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 to 4pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Montvale Rec Center. 

Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.