He was the youngest of 8 children born to Granville Lee Kays & Lola Terrill Kays. Born in Willisburg, Kentucky, on August 19, 1927. He married the love of his life, Ambie Koerner Kays, in 1945 and they left on their wedding night for his Navy training in Norman, Oklahoma and had 71 years together. In the U.S. Navy Rudy taught jet plane mechanics.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife, and daughter, Lisa Kays Cissell.
Rudy had 4 children, Larry Kays, Linda Kays Cissell, Byron Kays and Lisa Kays Cissell, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He Retired from Smith Transfer Trucking Co where he was the Supervisor of the Repair Center. He was a member of Beechwood Baptist Church and most recently attended Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater, Fl.
Rudy was never seen without a smile and was known by his warm greetings and hugs. He was “full of Jesus”; a gift from God. He blessed many lives and will be deeply missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Guests are invited to a visitation on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 9-11am with a funeral service to follow at 11am at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40206. A graveside service will be held following the funeral service at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, 11601 Ballardsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40241.
Please visit us online at archlheadycralle.com to leave a condolence or memory for the family.
Donations can be made in Rudy's name to Samaritan's Purse using the provided link: https://sampur.se/3wTjV7d
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