Michael Wayne Rudd

Hard to believe its been so long since I saw Mike. I think about him often, especially when Im about to fire up the pit to grill something. Mike always loved to cook out.
One time on a Sunday while living at an apartment down at Baylor, Mike and I and a few other guys were going to cook a bunch of chicken and watch football all day. I had made a pile of coals in the pit but we were out of lighter fluid. Soooo, without anyone knowing, Mike got the bright idea to use a can of butane to...

I was so shocked yesterday when I heard about Mike's passing. My condolences to his family. He was a great guy.

My heartfelt condolences to Mike's family. As many have said, Mike was such an incredible person. My life was forever changed for the better because of my friendship with him. I count myself infinitely blessed to have known him and laughed with him.

Aw, Rudders, I miss you.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Michael, as the shock and grief impacts us all. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know him and I will never forget his laugh. Peace be with him, and to all of us.

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high shool with Mike and remember him as a great guy with a beautiful smile...I even think we dated for a little while. Life just doesn't seem fair and we don't always understand the "why" but do take comfort in knowing that Mike is somewhere beautiful and is without the pain and suffering of this world. Take care and please know that your family is being thought of during this time.

Peace and comfort to Mike's family, friends colleagues, and lovers. This is overwhelmingly painful and feels wrong. I pray for a calming spirit in us that can claim the beautiful and creative spirit that was in Mike, and keep it alive through us.

Love God, Embrace Beauty and Live Life to the Fullest.

I am so sorry about Mike. He was one of my best friends in the world, even though I hadn't seen him lately. I'm sorry it took so long to write something, but it hit me so hard - I can't even imagine what you're going through. He was one of the most wonderful people I've ever met, with the best sense of humor ever (and he gave me my dachshund, Watson, which I'll always be grateful for). If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.

May God comfort you at this time!
I was so sorry to hear of Michael-Son's passing.
You are in my prayers and thoughts.
God Bless!

Rita,
I'm so sorry to hear about your son, I just talked to Rachel and she told me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Kingrey (Rachel's friend, and "Jewelry lady")