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JW Rudy

May 6th, 1957 - Apr 16th, 2016

Funeral:  11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  4-7 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m.

Interment:  Green Hill Cemetery

 

   Jeffery Wayne “JW” Rudy, age 58, of Noble, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his home in Noble.

   JW was born May 6, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Richard K. and Kay A. (Ober) Rudy.  He married Tammy McCulley on February 17, 2005.

   JW worked alongside his father and brothers in their family oil business, JW Rudy Company.  Early in his career he worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in oil production.  He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Olney Masonic Lodge.  JW enjoyed 4-wheeler riding and being outside around his property and lake, and his greatest joy was time spent with his daughters and granddaughter.

   JW is survived by his wife: Tammy Rudy of Noble; 2 daughters: Emily Brooke VanWinkle (Lynn) of Carmel, IN, and Kristen Danielle Rudy (Logan Furlough) of Wilmington, NC; granddaughter: Sophia Elise; mother: Kay Rudy of Flora; siblings: Sharon Fry (Dennis) of Fairfield, Steve Rudy (Ginny) of Flora, David Rudy (Marsha) of Flora, and Scott Rudy of Flora; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Geneva & Ed McGrew of Geff; aunts and uncle: Beverly (the late Edward) Zimmerman of Dade City, FL, and Mike & Martha Ober of Oklahoma City, OK; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father: Richard K. Rudy, and grandparents: John W. & Crystal Rudy, and Joe & Willie Ober.

   A funeral service for JW Rudy will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble.  Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at the conclusion of the visitation at 7 p.m.  The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS), Fur A Good Paws, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and any of these will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.

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Chris (Jackson) Barnes

April 16th

My heart is saddened by Jw death. He is,at peace. My love, thoughts and prayers to Kay, Sharon, Steve, David, Scott and the entire family.

Mitzi Goldstein

April 17th

To the Rudy Family: My heartfelt sympathy to all the family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks.

Terry Igert

April 16th

I'm so sad for the loss of JW. My sympathies to you all!

Debbie (King) Casell

April 16th

My condolences to all the family at J.W.'s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry and Donna Phillips

April 17th

Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God be with your family at this time. Rest in peace Jeff.

Gina Douthit

April 16th

I am so sorry to hear. My condolences to the Rudy family

Dan Smith

April 16th

Praying for your family in your loss.

Kent and Debbie Jones

April 16th

Just want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers!!

Steve and Nancy Mink

April 17th

So sad to hear that JW has passed.

Pam Pourchot Matthies

April 17th

I was saddened to hear of JW's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with him. Praying for all of you during this season. Pam

Doug & Debbie (Showalters) Slover

April 17th

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Rudy family.

Trudy Zimmerman

April 17th

So sad to hear of this. To the family my condolences and my God keep good memories for you at the Hard time. He will never be forgotten.

Doris Whelan Shanks

April 17th

I'm so sorry to hear this news. My heartfelt condolences to Kay and the family.

Sherry Phillips

April 17th

So sorry to hear of this. JW was such a fun loving guy.

Terri Glaspy Evans

April 17th

I am so sorry to hear about JW's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God wrap his arms around you and keep you close.

Larry and Debbie

April 17th

Will miss our neighbor and friend prayers for his family!

Hank and Lynn Weidner

April 17th

We are so sorry for your loss.

Ron & Diana Lomas

April 17th

So sorry for your loss. Tammy you and the family are in our prayers

Ron Pruitt

April 17th

To the Rudy family and friends, I am very sorry for the loss of Jeff, he was a very kind man, always helping others when he could. prayers lifted

Steve and Misty ( Wiegel ) Wheeler

April 17th

Scott you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. .sorry for your loss. ..

Dave & Cindy Brown

April 17th

Prayers to Tammy and the family!!!

Ken, Robin and Tyler Jackson

April 17th

Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed.

Jerry "Butch" Erwin

April 17th

Heartfelt sympathies for Tammy and the entire family....so sorry for your loss.

Ruth Steele

April 17th

My extended sympathy to the family. May each of you find Peace and Comfort in the fond memories of your loved one.

Donnita Lewis

April 17th

All my prayers to the family

Mark Franklin

April 17th

My deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family and friends. Rest in Peace, Jeff.

Mike and Martha Ober

April 17th

May you rest in peace in the arms of our Father, in Jesus name we pray. Love, Uncle Mike and Aunt Martha

Kevin and Jana Henry

April 17th

Prayers go out to the entire family. God will take care of you

Peggy Coble

April 17th

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. So sorry for your loss.

Russell& Denise Anderson

April 17th

Sorry for the family's loss our prayers will be with you. God Bless

Sherry Orel

April 17th

My thoughts and prayers are with Tammy and the Rudy family, sorry for your loss

Don - Judy Oakes

April 17th

Our prayers, thoughts, and sympathy are with the Rudy family.

Brian and Kourtney Kohn

April 17th

J.W. was a great man. I got the pleasure of working with his wife Tammy, and her family. J.W. treated all of us like his own, tipped us well...because he could. He was an absolute joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for Tammy , and for his family.

Peg. Finley

April 17th

Tammy...I'm so Sorry about Your Husband's Death... I Will be Keeping you in my Prayers....

Bill and Denise Lewis

April 17th

Thoughts and prayers to the family! Our Class of 1975 has lost another classmate!! RIP my friend!!

Kendall and Mary Pottorff

April 17th

Our prayers are with all of the Rudy family.

Kevin and Sheila Bice

April 17th

So sorry to hear of JW passing away. Our condolences to his family. Our prayers will be with you in the coming days.

Suzanne Blank

April 17th

I just heard about JW I am so sorry! I new he wasn't well when I retired Tammy praying for you and your family.

Lisa Davis

April 17th

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family!

Ross Goldstein

April 18th

So sad to hear the news of JW passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Rudy family.

Becky Sticke

April 18th

Thoughts and prayers for the Rudy family. So sorry for your loss.

Linda Fry

April 18th

My Grandfather Roy Sharp ran well's for JW Rudy as a pumper. Was probably JW's Grandpa My condolences for the family!

Kevin & Penny Baity

April 18th

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the extended Rudy family.

Lisa Erbacher

April 18th

My thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss. May God give his comfort.

David & Gena Eade

April 18th

May God Bless the Rudy Family in this difficult time

Dale & Shelby Weidner

April 18th

To the Rudy Family: We are so sorry to hear about Jeff'. He was more than a co- worker in the oilfield, he was a dear friend and we will miss him a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing we can say that will ease your pain but wanted you to know we are thinking about you. Our deepest condolences.

Susan, Kyneesha, Lukus & Hunter

April 18th

Tammy so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

gloria woolever chambers

April 18th

Peggy Shroyer Leigh

April 18th

Thoughts and prayers to all. Praying GOD wraps his arms around each one of you and give you the strength to get thru this painful time. Hugs to all

Alicia Westjohn

April 18th

So sorry to hear about your brother. Thoughts and prayers to everyone

Edith Edwards

April 19th

So sorry to hear of the passing of JW Rudy. Just happened to be researching information on Flora this morning and shocked to read today is his funeral. My sincerest condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.

Gloria Frohning

April 18th

Im so sorry to hear about Jeff. He was a sweerheart gonna miss him.Hope your doing ok.

Russell, Wanda, Scott and Tim Eastin

April 18th

To the entire Rudy family: We are deeply sorry to learn of JW's passing.

Cinda H.

April 18th

So sorry for your loss.

Dawn Rascher Cazadd

April 18th

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Libbie Henson

April 18th

A larger than life kind of guy! JW will be greatly missed. Love to Tammy and the Rudy family

Harold and Joyce Cantrell

April 18th

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss Kay. May the good Lord give you the strength to endure. We keep you in our prayers!

John Etcheson

April 18th

Kay, prayers are with you and the family especially during this time.

Doug & Marsha Hockman

April 19th

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a one in 1 million kind of guy. He will be missed.

Kelly Hance

April 18th

You will greatly missed!

Bud and Linda Lents

April 19th

Kay and family, so sorry for your loss.

Mandy Billingsley

April 19th

Tammy, My hope is that JW will be with you in spirit and that you meet again someday.

Brad and Melissa Ober

April 19th

I never really knew JW that well but I always looked up to all of the Rudy boys. I was only 4 or 5 but I have fond memories of fireworks on the 4th of July at the Rudy cabin with all of the family. We send our love and prayers to the Rudy family in this difficult time. Brad and Melissa Ober

Kevin Dawkins

April 19th

To the entire Rudy family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Robbins

April 21st

Scott, sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and your family.

Allan and Cathy Sledge-Kieta and family

April 19th

I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now. Please know the entire Rudy family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Libby Van De List

April 20th

Dear Steve and Ginny, I am so sorry to hear the passing of Steve's brother, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Libby

Ron & Pam Jeffers

April 21st

We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with his family .

Brenda Burgess Horner

May 2nd

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a sibling. Prayers for your family.

 

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