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for Hurley Rudd
E LARSON
April 9, 2007
FRANK AND LEY,
I DID NOT KNOW YOUR FATHER, BUT HE MUST HAVE BEEN A VERY GGOD MAN BECAUSE HE RAISED TWO VERY GOOD SONS. MY VERY BELATED CONDOLENCES.
Tim Fordyce
November 9, 2006
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Rudd's passing earlier this year. As a former neighbor I enjoyed the friendship of his family for many years. I also had the pleasure of interviewing Hurley during his years on the City Commission, and as a member of the House of Representatives.
In all my experiences, I always found him to be warm, caring, and friendly, always possessing a good sense of humor, and never taking himself too seriously no matter how high his position.
I know the many fine qualities Hurley possessed will live on in the love, integrity & character of his beloved family. Having experienced the loss of my own father earlier this year, I hope you find some small measure of comfort in knowing the passing of time will in some small part ease your sense of loss, with sadness being replaced more and more by only happy memories.
All my best always to the entire Rudd family.
Jewell& Frank Menge
August 24, 2006
Vicky, Cheryl, Ley, and Frank ,
What a blessing to have such a wonderful Christian Heritage. Vicky , you and Hurley have been so special to our family over the years. I must say Hurley was an example of a real Christian Statesman. May God bless us with many more like him.Hopefully , his example with your help, will encourage more Christian's to take a strong stand to lead our country as God would have us lead.You are in our prayers,
Nancey & John Boatwright
August 18, 2006
Vicky, Lee, Frank & Cheryl
Your Dad was so special and leaves such a legacy. I enjoyed so much hearing David Solomon's stories. I know that all our lives were enriched by just knowing Hurley Rudd. May God comfort you all.
Nancey and John Boatwright
Vern Pickup-Crawford
August 18, 2006
My hope for his family and the City to celebrate and build on his successes and contributions...from a former WTNT/WOMA college student employee.
Adrienne Bowen
August 15, 2006
Hurley Rudd is greatly missed. I met him last year when I joined Kiwanis. I wore my late husband's WTNT jacket one day and Hurley told me how he once owned the station. Hurley remembered my late husband, Lee Bowen, and shared how much he enjoyed listening to Lee. Now he can listen to Lee all the time.
My deepest sympathies are with the family. Hurley was loved and will always be remembered.
David Livingston
August 15, 2006
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Rudd's death. He was a true statesman and a fine Southern Gentleman. Politically, you may not always agree with him, but you were always his friend. He truly cared about his constituants. I first met him at his Jitney-Jungle grocery store on N. Monroe Street when I was just a toddler. He made me feel special then, and some 50 years later, he still did.
My heart felt love and sympathy goes out to his family. Thank you for sharing him!
Stanley Garfein
August 14, 2006
Dear Members of the Rudd Family,
I always enjoyed seeing Hurley doing his daily fitness walk as he passed my house on Lasswade Drive. If I'd be in the front yard, he'd always say "hello." Sometimes he'd stop and we'd converse. He brought me into the Usta Club. He arranged for me to speak to Kiwannis. He'd slip me a political cartoon. One I especially remember was a map of the Middle East contrasting the territory of the Arab countries with that of tiny Israel. The tongue-in-cheek caption read: Isn't it terrible that Israel controls Arab territory? Hurley loved Israel and the Jewish people. His earliest contact was with Miss Ruby Diamond, for whom he used to deliver newspapers. His beloved church, Immanuel Baptist, used to be near Temple Israel, when we were on Copeland Street. Later on, we became next door neighbors on Mahan Drive. Hurley would speak at various Temple events. He also brought up the possibility of connecting Immanuel's parking lot to Temple Israel's exit lane. The two congregations have been sharing parking space and the exit for several years, with the best of neighborly results. Hurley could tell a joke or make a humorous comment that brought laughter to many faces. I miss that man with the broad smile, orator's voice, and harmless teasing. My mornings do not have the same kick-start without our conversations.
May all who are bereaved be comforted in God's good time.
L'Shalom,
Stanley J. Garfein, his neighborhood friend and rabbi.
Brian Boyer
August 14, 2006
I was very sad to hear of Hurley's passing. Hurley was a gentle giant and a friend I will never forget. My prayers go out to the entire family.
John Headington
August 14, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God bless.
Elaine & Jerry Eldridge
August 14, 2006
Our hearts are so heavy with Hurley's death and our love, sympathy and support go out to Vicky, Ley and Marcia, Frank and Melissa, Cheryl and John as well as his grandchildren. Hurley was not only a great Christian man but one of the best Sunday School teachers I've ever known. His love and devotion came through in every lesson. There will never be another Hurley. We pray the Lord's blessings on his family.
Doniece Smith
August 14, 2006
Cheryl, Frank & Ley,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. He was a great guy to work for and loved by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Welda Dmytryk
August 14, 2006
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked for Mr. Rudd at Astro Travel over 20 years ago and I still remember what a wonderful person he was.
edna butler
August 14, 2006
Ley and Marcia and family,
My love, thoughts , and love are with all of you. Mr. Hurley was a fine man and he will sorely missed.God Bless each and everyone of you.
Peace be with you all,
Edna Butler
Jason Ouzts
August 14, 2006
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you.
John Rogers
August 14, 2006
Frank, Ley-
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You, your mother, and your families are in my prayers.
Brad Barfield
August 13, 2006
I met Mr. Rudd at Astro Travel, where, upon learning that my grandmother was Mrs. Jesse Ferrell, he said that she had been his 4th grade teacher. Mr Rudd related an event that occured when he first met her. He described my grandmother as being almost 2 feet shorter than him. He described himself as a grade-school troublemaker, as was his brother, John Rudd. Mr Rudd said said that he was going down some stairs, as my grandmother was going up the stairs. They made brief eye contact. As my grandmother stepped upstairs, where she was just able to look down on Mr. Rudd, she suddenly turned around, spun him around, pushed him against the wall, shoved her finger in his face, & angrily declared,"I know you, & your brother, & both of you will be my class this year, & I'm NOT going to have any trouble out of either ONE of you, DO YOU HEAR ME?" Mr. Rudd said that he was so startled, at the encounter, all he could say was, "yes maam, yes MAAM!" He laughed at the recollection, saying that he never forgot that, & expressed deep affection & respect for her. He added that neither he nor his brother, John, ever disrupted my grandmother's class. :-)
Mr. Rudd will be missed.
Betty Willard
August 13, 2006
For Hurley's family & friends, of whom there are MANY! -- I was so sorry to hear of Hurley's death! I hadn't seen him in some time and didn't know he was ill. But he knew me, my parents (Lila & Harry Guerry), and grandparents (Wilmer & Bette Brewton). He was ever kind to me and when he was a Rep., he helped me a lot! May you be in peace, knowing he's with the Lord and that this good-bye will be forever the last! Best wishes, Betty ("Bitsy"} Willard.
Virginia Smith
August 12, 2006
Cheryl & Ley:
I am so sorry to hear about Hurley! He was such a great guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Virginia Smith (Retired FSU Athletics)
Scott Harris
August 12, 2006
Ley and Frank, Please accpet my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father.
May God give your the strength to see you through this troubled time, it was an honor knowing your father, as a politician, a fellow softball player and respected person in the community.
Thanks for everything Mr. Hurley did for us.
With Love
Joe Jackson
August 12, 2006
Hurley was just about the most supportive friend in politics that public service employees ever had. I knew Hurley well, and always have considered him to be one of the finest men I've ever known or worked with.
WILLIAM-EDNA MCDANIEL
August 12, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom and Marjorie Moody
August 12, 2006
We were so sad to hear of the death of Hurley. He was a wonderful friend for over fifty years and a very special mentor to us all. Hurley was an inspiration to all walks of life through his Christian convictions. His leadership, laughter and smiles will be greatly missed by all who knew him in Tallahassee and the State of Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days to come.
Rabin Prusty
August 12, 2006
My most sincere condolence to the Family and friends of Hurley Rudd.
He was a great man,who made positive contributions to society.
He will be missed dearly.
God bless
Christiane Tourtet
August 12, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family of Hurley Rudd.I personally knew Mr.Rudd and he was a wonderful,compassionate human being.May his soul rest in Peace.
God bless you all.
Ed Clark
August 12, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lea Ann Myers
August 12, 2006
I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Mr. Hurley's passing.
He was such a nice man, and we became really good friends while attending football games at FSU. At the basketball games, his seats were directly across from ours, so before every game, I'd go around and see him, and hopefully get some popcorn from him. Inevitably, I would wind up eating half the bag without even knowing it.
Everytime I saw him at the first of the year, at the basketball games, he always would mention how much he and his wife appreciated my Christmas card that I would send them, that had a picture of my dog, Kasey, on it. Always asked about her and the rest of my family too.
Again, he will be sorely missed.
Rest in peach, Mr. Hurley
Peggy Cammons
August 12, 2006
In retrospect, I remember Mr. Rudd as being a very encouraging man to me with high morals and intregrity. When he was President of the Tallahassee 100 Club years ago, I was his secretary. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Linda Rudd
August 12, 2006
I am so very sadden to hear of the passing of Hurley. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends, especially his wife, children and brother. I had the pleasure several years ago to meet Hurley, his wife and one of his sons at his brother John’s birthday gathering when I visited Hurley’s brother, James Owen. He was so personable I appreciated how he made me feel like a member of the family. I will always remember him. May God give you all strength and comfort in knowing Hurley is resting in peace.
Ed Walker
August 12, 2006
All of us are role models--some good, some not so good. Hurley was one of the very best. All of us can learn from his example of important values in life.
Betsy and Bob Woodward
August 12, 2006
We know that Hurley was ready to meet the Lord. He was an outstanding servant and example for others, as well as a devoted Sunday School teacher.
Ron & Patty Beckey
August 12, 2006
Hurley was a kind and very considerate person who gave his all to his fellow men and women.
His service to God and this community that he loved so much, will long be remembered.
Best regards to his loving Family.
Charlotte Hartsfield-Cantrell
August 12, 2006
To Ley, & the rest of the Rudd family. Our love and prayer's go out to you. He will be greatly missed. From the time I first met him when I was a little girl of 7, & (I started going to Immanuel). he always gave the best big bear hugs. He was a good friend to my mother, and my husband Marc.
We love you.
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