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On July 13, 1991, he married Nettie (Louise) Rudd and together they raised multiple children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Howard greatly enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching sports, and cherishing moments with his loved ones.
He is survived by his children, Howard Rudd, Tomika Rudd, Antonyo Rudd, Lavonda Porter, Michael Washington, Deshauncey Rudd, Nikia Hollenkamp-Rudd; his siblings, Delores McClain, Rick Thrailkill, Joyce Jones, Sandra Moore (Elder John Moore), and Anthony Thrailkill (Edna Thrailkill); brother-in-law, Richard Porter, Sr.; as well as his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard David Thrailkill and Clariece Thrailkill; and his wife, Nettie (Louise) Rudd.
A Visitation will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Sugar Camp Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am with Elder Allen E. Rudd officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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