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Eddie Rudder Obituary
Eddie was a member of Cokesbury Methodist Church, Knoxville. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1967 and Tennessee Tech in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science. In 1979 he earned a master's degree from Xavier University. Eddie retired in 2007 after his 36-year career as a teacher, coach, counselor and administrator in the Madison and Lakota school districts in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edith Rudder.
Survivors include wife of 46 years, Vicki S. Rudder, Knoxville; son, Robert "Beau" Rudder (Jacqueline), Madison, Miss.; daughter, Brandi Rudder, Knoxville; grandsons, Abraham and Emile, Madison Miss.; brother, Randall Rudder (Becca), Colorado Springs, Colo.; aunt, Geraline Holder, Rockwood; mother-in-law, Eleanor Crabtree, Rockwood; sister-in-law, Pat Schmid (George), Snellville, Ga.; and numerous supportive cousins.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, from Evans Mortuary, Rockwood. A memorial service will follow at noon from the chapel of Evans Mortuary with Minister Brent Ronald officiating. Interment and graveside service will follow in Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Cokesbury Church, North Campus, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, beginning at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Cokesbury Church or Avalon Hospice, Knoxville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Rudder
Karen Snodgrass
April 24, 2018
I am very sorry to just be learning of Ed's passing. He was my principal for 7 years at Lakota Ridge Jr High School. I highly respected him and considered him the best of principals. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
John Higdon
April 5, 2018
Vicky and family I'm so sorry to hear this didn't realize you guys had moved out of state it was great seeing him at my dad's funeral about 8 years ago beau he was a good man.Dam this hits hard
Carla
April 4, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
Brenda Diver
April 3, 2018
Dear Vicki and Family, I am so sad to hear of Eds passing. He was a kind man , teacher and neighbor to all. My prayers are with you. Brenda Diver and Family
Faye Leap
April 3, 2018
Walter and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to The Rudder Family.
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