Charles Leo "C.L." Rhoads, age 60 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton. A private family viewing was held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. His wishes were to be cremated with no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the C.L. Rhoads Memorial Fund and they may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Charles Leo "C.L." Rhoads was born in Clinton, Missouri, September 19, 1951, the son of Robert E. and Bonnie L. (Cleveland) Rhoads. He was married to Cynthia Ann (Landes) Rhoads. He was a lineworker for a tractor company.

C.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bonnie Rhoads; sister, Vickie and grandson, Jason Caldwell.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home; two sons, Michael Buce of Topeka, Kansas and Jerry Martin of Montrose, Missouri; four daughters, Carmen Bristow, Crystal Wilson and Amy White all of Clinton and Sara Martin of Montrose, Missouri; two sisters, Kay Hart of Clinton and Beverly Fuller of Dodge City, Kansas as well as fourteen grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.