Charles G. Rhoden

Charles G. Rhoden, 88, of Georgetown, passed away at 1:30pm, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born on August 28, 1931, in Chrisman, IL, the son of Charles M. and Jewell Beatrice Rumple Rhoden. He was united in marriage to Joan McGee on July 22, 1952 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland. She will miss him dearly.

Charles will also be missed by his children, Charles E. (Connie) Rhoden, Steven (Kara) Rhoden, Brian (Faith) Rhoden, & Richard (Linda) Rhoden; his sister, Rachel Whittaker; his brother, Richard Ray (Judy) Rhoden; his grandchildren, Charles R. Rhoden, Jo (Ryan) Peelman, Thomas (Kathleen) Rhoden, Vicki (Rex) Phillips, Mandi (Nate) Pearson, Keri (Matt) Auter, Cody (Sarah) Rhoden, Derek (Alisha) Rhoden, Ashley Rhoden, & Conor Deering; and his 15 great grandchildren, Beatrix, Ginny, Jack, James, Lily, Alaina, Haylee, Olivia, Maddi, Ethan, Malachi, River, Annabelle, Georgia, & Wyatt. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his brother, Gerald David; brother-in-law, Tom Whittaker; and his great granddaughter, Sophie Nickole.

Charles graduated from Chrisman High School, Class of 1949. He was a proud Veteran of the US Naval Air Force serving 4 years as a metalsmith and then in the Reserve. He retired from General Motors Central Foundry and then retired from farming.

Charles held the Edgar County Championship record in track for the 440-yard dash while in high school. He held this record for many years. He had many fond memories of his life growing up in Chrisman. He loved collecting antiques and was quite the dealer when letting them go. He served as Commander of the Chrisman American Legion Post #477 and was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge. He volunteered to be a leader in 4H and loved seeing the youth be involved in agriculture. Charles was known to enjoy people and getting to know everyone he met. He loved his family and will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Charles life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, located at 200 E West Street, with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Visitation will be 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Dornblaser Post #203. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his name to Georgetown United Methodist Church. Please join his family in sharing memories, photos, & videos through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Wednesday October 9, 2019 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846 Funeral Service Thursday October 10, 2019 11:00 AM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846