Obituary for Shelly Rudolph Jr.
Shelly Rudolph, Jr., 69, of Woodbine, Ga., passed away on October 03, 2020 at S.E. Ga. Healthcare System, Brunswick Campus. He was born on November 05, 1950 to the late Shelly and Gertie Clark-Rudolph, Sr., in Woodbine, Ga. Shelly was a Ralph J. Bunch Alumni and graduated in the Class of 1969. At a young age, he became a member of Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church where he remained until his demise. He was employed with Gilman Bag Plant in St, Marys, Ga., for 29 years before retiring. Shelly was known throughout the community as their handyman, even after losing his sight.
Shelly enjoyed dancing, singing and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents, Shelly, Sr. and Gertie C. Rudolph, his sister, Eleanor Hill and a brother, Ben Butler.
He leave to cherish his memories: his loving children, Keith (Regina) Rudolph, High Point, NC, Vatesha (Oscar) Bush, Kingsland, Ga. and Chequera (Jonathan Humphries), Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Kaelyn Rudolph, Omare' Bush, E'tajia Lee and Torian Showers; three god children of Vatesha's that were like his grandchildren, Jaqueveon Smith, Shavonna Waye and Dyamond Hall; two sisters, Marie Banks and Cynthia Williams, both of Woodbine, Ga.; his close friends that assisted him in his day-to-day activities, serving as caretakers, Vernestine Gibbs, Kingsland, Ga., Lanita Armstrong, Woodbine, Ga., and Barbara Brown, St. Marys, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 @1:00 p.m., at Woodbine Cemetery, Hwy 110, Woodbine, Ga.
*Everyone planning to attend services are required to wear their PPE (masks) to protect everyone from the risk of spreading the COVID 19 virus, and maintain the 6ft. Distancing mandates, as set by the CDC. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Shelly enjoyed dancing, singing and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents, Shelly, Sr. and Gertie C. Rudolph, his sister, Eleanor Hill and a brother, Ben Butler.
He leave to cherish his memories: his loving children, Keith (Regina) Rudolph, High Point, NC, Vatesha (Oscar) Bush, Kingsland, Ga. and Chequera (Jonathan Humphries), Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Kaelyn Rudolph, Omare' Bush, E'tajia Lee and Torian Showers; three god children of Vatesha's that were like his grandchildren, Jaqueveon Smith, Shavonna Waye and Dyamond Hall; two sisters, Marie Banks and Cynthia Williams, both of Woodbine, Ga.; his close friends that assisted him in his day-to-day activities, serving as caretakers, Vernestine Gibbs, Kingsland, Ga., Lanita Armstrong, Woodbine, Ga., and Barbara Brown, St. Marys, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 @1:00 p.m., at Woodbine Cemetery, Hwy 110, Woodbine, Ga.
*Everyone planning to attend services are required to wear their PPE (masks) to protect everyone from the risk of spreading the COVID 19 virus, and maintain the 6ft. Distancing mandates, as set by the CDC. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.