Ronald Wayne Rudd, 77 years of age, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home in Bell, FL. He was born on March 25, 1941 to Taff and Edna Rudd in Bartow, FL and had been a resident of Bell since moving from Polk County 31 years ago. He was self-employed and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Rudd is preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Helen Rudd and his grandson, Johnnie Shane Brogdon. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Brogdon of Bell, Vicki Palmer of Williston and Ronny Young of Winter Haven; his son, Ronald Wayne Rudd, Jr. of Bell; his sisters, Johnnie Rudd of Winter Haven and Claudia Ellison of Winter Haven; his brother, Roy Rudd of AL; his girlfriend, Ethel Boyette of Bell; 11 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Grave Side Services for Mr. Rudd will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Midway Church of Christ in Bell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, November 23, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00.