John E. Rudder's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee

John E. Rudder

September 1, 1942 - February 21, 2026 (83 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

John E. Rudder's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges Funeral Home

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John E. Rudder

September 1, 1942 - February 21, 2026 (83 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

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John E. Rudder Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John E. Rudder (Knoxville, Tennessee), who passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John E. Rudder to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Rudder and Anna Mae Rudder. He is survived by: his wife Christine Rudder; his daughters, Donna and Teresa; his grandchildren, Bruce, Cynthia Rudder and Kevin Glandon (Page); his great grandchildren, Kameron Glandon, Kailynn Glandon, Dylan Rudder, Ayden Glandon, Hunter Rudder and Bonnie Glandon; and his sister Ruby Haggard (Paul). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges Funeral Home



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Wed

Feb 25

Visitation

Bridges Funeral Home
5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Wed

Feb 25

Funeral service

Bridges Funeral Home
5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Thu

Feb 26

Visitation

Bridges Funeral Home
5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Thu

Feb 26

Graveside service

Eastview Memorial Gardens
1320 Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

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