Michael D. Rhodes-Burross, 26

LONG NECK - Michael D. Rhodes-Burross, of Long Neck, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, at home. He was 26.

He was born on July 25, 1981, in Harrisburg, Pa.

He was a landscaper.

Michael, known to many as Donnie and some closest to him "Bumper," was an avid car fan.

He loved music, playing pool, landscaping and working outdoors.

He loved to laugh and he was a "social bee" that enjoyed making new friends.

Michael loved to talk on the phone so much that his family called him "the operator."

Life was sometimes difficult but now he is free.

Michael will be sadly missed by his family and friends as he left us too soon.

He is survived by his parents, David and Kristen Rhodes-Burross of Long Neck; a son, Nicholas Burross and his mother Tara Mitchell of Philadelphia; maternal grandparents, (Butchie-Boy) Arthur L. Rhodes Jr. and his wife Nancy of Bressler, Pa., and Judith Miller of Harrisburg, Pa.; paternal grandmother, Imogene Glimpse of Sardis, Tenn.; two sisters, Jessica Burross of Savannah, Tenn., and Kelly-Linn Burross of Long Neck; five uncles, William Rhodes, Arthur Rhodes III, Michael Hoover, Steven Hoover, and Larry Hoover; three aunts, his "Aunt Nimmy" Stacey Avery of Steelton, Pa., Lisa Burross and Teresa Clark; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. June 26 at the Prince of Peace Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 S. Second St., Steelton, Pa.

Instead of flowers, a trust fund has been set up to take care of his son. The family asks for contributions to the account of Nicholas M. Burross Acct #61526390, c/o Wilmington Trust Co., Rodney Square North, 1100 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19890.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.