Charles "Buddy" Rhames, II, 52, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Charles Curtis Rhames and the late Beverly Mervin, and the embraced son of Albert and Geraldine Saunders of Brooksville, Florida, where Buddy lived most of his adult life.
Buddy loved his family, music, and sports of all kinds, but above all else he loved his son, Jonathan.
Besides his son, Jonathan Rhames and embraced parents, he is survived by his former spouse and caregiver, Julie DeMelo; his biological sisters, Therese Richardson and husband Robert of Indiana, Vanessa Medford of Indiana; his embraced brothers, Joseph Saunders and wife Elisha of North Carolina, James Saunders and wife Elizabeth of Florida; his embraced sisters, Shannon Saunders and fiance Jessie of Florida, Heather Saunders and husband Pauly of North Carolina; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Private services will be held in Florida at a later date. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.