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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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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.
To the Rudy Family: My heartfelt sympathy to all the family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks.
I'm so sad for the loss of JW. My sympathies to you all!
My condolences to all the family at J.W.'s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God be with your family at this time. Rest in peace Jeff.
I am so sorry to hear. My condolences to the Rudy family
Praying for your family in your loss.
Just want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
So sad to hear that JW has passed.
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
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Rudy family.
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.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. My heartfelt condolences to Kay and the family.
So sorry to hear of this. JW was such a fun loving guy.
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.
Will miss our neighbor and friend prayers for his family!
We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Tammy you and the family are in our prayers
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
Scott you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. .sorry for your loss. ..
Prayers to Tammy and the family!!!
Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed.
Heartfelt sympathies for Tammy and the entire family....so sorry for your loss.
My extended sympathy to the family. May each of you find Peace and Comfort in the fond memories of your loved one.
All my prayers to the family
My deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family and friends. Rest in Peace, Jeff.
May you rest in peace in the arms of our Father, in Jesus name we pray. Love, Uncle Mike and Aunt Martha
Prayers go out to the entire family. God will take care of you
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the family's loss our prayers will be with you. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with Tammy and the Rudy family, sorry for your loss
Our prayers, thoughts, and sympathy are with the Rudy family.
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.
Tammy...I'm so Sorry about Your Husband's Death... I Will be Keeping you in my Prayers....
Thoughts and prayers to the family! Our Class of 1975 has lost another classmate!! RIP my friend!!
Our prayers are with all of the Rudy family.
So sorry to hear of JW passing away. Our condolences to his family. Our prayers will be with you in the coming days.
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.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family!
So sad to hear the news of JW passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Rudy family.
Thoughts and prayers for the Rudy family. So sorry for your loss.
My Grandfather Roy Sharp ran well's for JW Rudy as a pumper. Was probably JW's Grandpa My condolences for the family!
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the extended Rudy family.
My thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss. May God give his comfort.
May God Bless the Rudy Family in this difficult time
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.
Tammy so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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
So sorry to hear about your brother. Thoughts and prayers to everyone
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.
Im so sorry to hear about Jeff. He was a sweerheart gonna miss him.Hope your doing ok.
To the entire Rudy family: We are deeply sorry to learn of JW's passing.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
A larger than life kind of guy! JW will be greatly missed. Love to Tammy and the Rudy family
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss Kay. May the good Lord give you the strength to endure. We keep you in our prayers!
Kay, prayers are with you and the family especially during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a one in 1 million kind of guy. He will be missed.
You will greatly missed!
Kay and family, so sorry for your loss.
Tammy, My hope is that JW will be with you in spirit and that you meet again someday.
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
To the entire Rudy family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Scott, sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and your family.
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.
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
We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with his family .
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a sibling. Prayers for your family.
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