John William Rudd

Dr. John William Rudd, Sr., aged 76, of Spicewood Texas passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2018. He was born in Winnie TX. After graduating from high school in Liberty TX, John continued to study at Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Doctor of Ministry. Dr. Rudd served the Lord as pastor of First Baptist Church (Valley View, TX), First Baptist Church (Midkiff, TX), Buckner’s Boys Ranch (Kingsland, TX), Pond Springs Baptist Church (Austin, TX), Southside Baptist Church (Greenville, MS), Connell Baptist Church (Fort Worth, TX), and Pedernales Valley Baptist Church (Spicewood, TX). After retiring from paid ministry, John continued to serve the Lord teaching/pastoring the Hope Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in Marble Falls.

Dr. Rudd is survived by his loving wife, Thelma Rudd and sons Doug Crawford (Kingsland, TX), Billy Rudd (Fort Worth, TX) and Robert Rudd (Burnet, TX) and brother Ronnie Rudd (Horseshoe Bay, TX). John was also proud of his two grandchildren; Tasha Kull and Brandon Crawford and seven great grandchildren; Tanner Williams, Conner Williams, Kayla Crawford, Blaze Crawford, Clayton Crawford, Kennedy Kull, and Madison Kull. Dr. Rudd will be missed by his extended family, many friends, and golfing buddies.

Dr. Rudd served on the Board of the Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center for nearly 5 decades, who named their annual golf tournament “The John Rudd Classic” for his years of service.

Viewing will be held at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls on Thursday May 3rd 5:00 to 7:00 and services will be at First Baptist Marble Falls at 10:00 AM.

Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center in Spicewood, TX.