Kenneth Paul Rhoads

Kenneth Paul Rhoads, known as Ken, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, in Lakeland, FL, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.

He was a son, a brother, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, a neighbor, a friend, and proud owner of a rescue dog named Penny.

Ken was born on August 21,1952, in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, OH, in 1974 with a BA in History.

After college he held several successful sales and marketing positions, which eventually inspired him to start his own business. Throughout his life, he continued to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities which led him to build connections in various cities in Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

He loved sharing a good laugh, enjoying a fantastic meal with friends and family, and discovering a connection with new people. He was passionate about travel, animals, and his faith in God.

Ken is survived by his mother Evelyn; his brother Russ; his children Megan, Marnie (Brandon) Cundiff, and Bryan (Kelsy); his grandchildren Cici and Levi Cundiff, and Murphy Rhoads; and numerous extended family members, loved ones, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Russel W. Rhoads and sister Kathaleen McWilliams.

Memorial service arrangements are to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in honor of Ken Rhoads to Healing4Heros, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing much needed access to life saving and life changing service dogs, training and ongoing support to veterans, service members and their families who may be suffering from service-related injuries, PTSD, and other health challenges. Link to donate - https://www.healing4heroes.org/donate-today