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Wilmer Douglas Rudd

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Wilmer Rudd Obituary

71, passed away November 7, 2018 in the loving care of his wife, Cissy Blackman Rudd, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He spent his final days battling diabetes with his devoted dog, Bella, by his side. He spent his life in Chesterfield County, Virginia as a patriot with the United States Army that led to great pride in his company, W. Rudd Service. He is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Kimberly Rudd Parks, and her husband James; his brother, Jim Rudd, and wife Bonnie; son-in-law, Paul Holloway; aunt, Claudine Rudd; Margo Rudd; and Erlene White. He spent so many precious years with the loving support of Julian Wood, Kimberly Wood and Bob, and Julianne Matthews, and her husband Rick. He enjoyed the many family adventures with grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon, Calen, Lilly Grace and Grant. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Moore's Methodist Church Cemetery in Amelia, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 10, 2018.
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Thinking of you Cissy and Douglas' family. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am thankful for the many years I knew Douglas and all the many wonderful memories that were made with him. He will truly leave an emptiness in my heart. Go rest high on that mountain Douglas. With much love, Debie

Debie Ferguson

November 12, 2018

may the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow. those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. psalms 36:7

November 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in your time of bereavement.

Cleyardis Yilmaz

November 11, 2018

I knew Doug from school days at Sacred Heart School in Richmond and beyond. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP

Dale Harvey Johnson

November 11, 2018

Cissy and family,

We are praying for God to give you strength in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts. We know Douglas is resting high on that mountain and is no longer suffering. Hugs to you and all the family.

Love, Sandy and Johnny

Sandy Cox

November 10, 2018

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