David Rudd Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Rudd of Malden, Missouri, born in Wardell, Missouri, who passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of David Rudd or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James William Lee Rudd and Mary Katherine Sharp Rudd; his brother Paul Wayne Rudd; and his grandchildren, Malikai Andrew Friedmann and Aaron Douglas Akins.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Rudd of Gideon, MO; his children, James David Rudd (Bethany) of Dexter, MO, Charles Michael Rudd of Sikeston, MO, Lisa Marie Friedmann (Mark) of Steelville, MO, Judy Lynn Caldwell (Andrew) of Catawissa, MO and Karla LeeAnn Redden (Terry) of Campbell, MO; and his siblings, Ronnie Rudd (Eenie) of Newburn, TN, Terry Rudd of Bragg City, MO, Kenny Rudd (Stephanie) of Wardell, Robert Rudd of Willow Springs, MO, Maxine Jones of Morrilton, AR, Janie Chastain (Kenneth) of Hayti, MO, Virginia McCormick (Tim) of Hayti and Letha Strickland (Dean) of Portageville, MO. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a host of other friends.
