Demontae S. "Montae" Rhodes, 24, of Rockford departed this earthly life Sunday, December 21, 2014. He was born March 1, 1990 in Rockford, the son of Calvin and Tiffney Rhodes. He was part owner and Operator of R&R Rhodes Enterprises 7 years. Demontae was a member of Rockford First most of his life. He was a boxer with Pat Cat Boxing. He attended Auburn High School later to receive his G.E.D. and had taken some college courses.

Demontae leaves to cherish many loving memories, his parents, Calvin and Tiffney; sister Asha Rhodes; paternal grandmother, Vernola Woodard; maternal grandmother Dorothy Franklin; paternal grandfather Jesse Calvin Rhodes; paternal great grandfather. Norman Rhodes; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends, including special friend, DeAngelo "Low" Matlouck. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather John Hubert Jamison and paternal grandfather Ardell Woodard Jr.

Combined services will be held 11:00a.m. Monday December 29, 2014 at Rockford First 5950 Springcreek Road. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held from 9:00a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 2429 W. State St.