Alvin Clarence Rudd, Sr.

Alvin Clarence Rudd, Sr., 71, of Marianna died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. A native of Gasden County, Mr. Rudd had resided in Jackson County most of his life. He was retired carpenter and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter W. and Maggie Rhodes Rudd; one sister, Alma Mayo. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rudd of Greenwood; two sons, Alvin Rudd and Michael Rudd and wife Lindsey all of Cottondale; two daughters, Mary Sue Rudd of Cottondale and Tammy Tyus and husband Bill of Marianna; one brother, Noel Rudd and wife Kathryn of Greenwood; three sisters, Doris Conway of Tallahassee, Mary Ann Clark of Lovedale and Betty Moats and husband Roy J. of Crawfordville; six grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be 2 pm CDT Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Greensboro with Rev. Jerry Mears officiating with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, October 11 2008 at Maddox Chapel."