William M Rhoads, Jr.

William M Rhoads Jr. (Billy) of Newtown PA, formerly of Phila, passed away at home Sunday November 16th after battling a rare form of cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

Billy was born on September 12, 1951 in Philadelphia to William Rhoads Sr (dec’d) and Joan M. McClure. He was a 1969 graduate of George Washington High School.

Billy became a Philadelphia police officer in March 1971. He served on the force first as a patrolmen, as a K-9 officer with his loyal partners Tuffy and Zeus and in Police Radio. Bill retired in 2002 as a sergeant. Billy made lifelong friends with his brothers in arms and was forever grateful for their friendship, loyalty and crazy sense of humor.

Billy was a board member of the Police Beneficiary Association. Billy loved the comradery of the PBA especially this last year when he was dealing with the effects of chemotherapy. The PBA members brought him much joy.

Billy loved animals. He started feeding the birds when he was a young child and kept doing so throughout his entire life delivering 40lb bags of birdseed to his son to keep the tradition going.

Billy is survived by his mother, Joan McClure, his son Billy III (Kate), his grandchildren Billy IV and granddaughter Suzie. Billy is also survived by his brother James (ShaRee), sister Cindy Zuk (Steve), Edith Rhoads former spouse but forever family. Billy is also survived by nephews Eric and Dave Zuk (Kristen). Heather Broderick pre-deceased her beloved Uncle Billy. Billy is also survived by his great nieces and nephews, Robbie, Bridgette, Jack and Lucy.

Family and friends will be received at the James O. Bradley Funeral Home, INc., 260 Bellevue Ave., Penndel, PA 19047 on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM with a Memorial Service to be held at 11:30 AM. A Luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers Billy would have appreciated donations to Women's Animal Center 3839 Richlieu Road Bensalem, PA 19020

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