Frank Rudd Obituary
Frank was born on October 10, 1963 to Hurley and Vickie Rudd. After Frank graduated from Leon High School in 1981, he went on to study at Florida State University and was among the first to receive a degree in Association Management.
His 25+ years of experience in the association field includes serving as Director of Meetings at the Florida Home Builders Association, Executive Director for the Florida School Nutrition Association, Executive Director of the Florida Engineering Society and the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. Most recently, he served as President/CEO for the Florida Society of Association Executives, where he met his wife, Melissa. He was loved by his many friends and colleagues.
He married Melissa in 2005, and they adopted their two children, Emily (16) and Andrew (14). He is survived by his brother Hurley (Ley) Rudd Jr. and his sister Cheryl Alford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hurley and Vickie Rudd.
He was very active in the community. He served as a Deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church and as the Treasurer for St. Teresa Beach Church. He served on the boards of Courage through Cancer, Allied Societies Alliance, United Partners for Human Services and the Leon High Foundation. He served on the Local Advisory Board of Synovus Bank, and as President of the Tallahassee Chapter of the Exchange Club. He was a member of the Colonels Club and the Economics Club. He served as PTA Treasurer for several years at Kate Sullivan Elementary School and served as a mentor for kids.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 5:00 -8:00 pm, followed by the funeral service on Friday, September 15 at 10:00 am. Both will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following: FSAE Foundation, Immanuel Baptist Church and Big Bend Hospice.
Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Rudd family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com or 850-385-2193)
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Tina Hill
September 17, 2023
We found out this morning at church that our Lord called him. The verses that come to our mind about Frank are from Psalm 24: 3 and 4a " Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart
Jamie Laster Gray
September 16, 2023
Frank gave me my first job. My first professional reference. Helped me get a job years later using his contacts in Jacksonville. My mom worked for him for years and i got to see many sides of him. I loved hearing about his adventures with his "little brothers". I loved to hear him laugh and loved his smile. He was such a giving kind soul who will be sorely missed.
Sending my sincerest condolences to his family
~Jamie
Jamie Laster Gray
September 16, 2023
Frank gave me my first job. He wrote me my first reference. He later used connections to help me get a job in another town. My mother worked with him for a very long time. He was an amazing man and I will always remember his kindness and his smile. He had an amazing smile I can remember meeting one of his "little brothers" and hearing about the adventures they went on. He made such a difference in so many lives
Sending my most sincerest condolences to his family. He will be missed
~Jamie Laster Gray
Cullen Ragans
September 14, 2023
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Walker McCoy
September 14, 2023
Playing softball with Hurley, Lea and Frank. Great memories
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