March 26, 1932 – February 13, 2026
Robert Rudd was born in Opelika to Ira and Mattie Lou on March 26, 1934. He passed away on February 13, 2026. He was 93 years old.
At the tender age of 17, he moved to Colorado. There he owned his own interior trim company for 20 years. In 1988, Bob & Bessie moved to Kingman, AZ where they owned and operated The Ramblin Rose Motel. In 1991, he retired and returned to his hometown.
He was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church where he loved to play his guitar and sing. He enjoyed fishing, fiddling in his garage and working on cars & boats.
Bob was preceded in death by Bessie, his loving wife of 71 years, his oldest son Robert, his baby daughter Betty Lou, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Bob is survived by his son David (Terry), his daughters Dorothy (Bob), Tammy (Ira) and Lesa; his 17 grandchildren David (Tracee), Tim (Inge), Lucas, Mindy, Matthew, Tera (Chris), Rocky “William”, Wendy (Tony), Toby (Kyla), Alan (Shelby), and Nicki; his 26 great-grandchildren Jonah, Morgan, Nathan, Tallie, Boston, Ronan, Hannah, Cora, Dalton, Alexandra, Connor, Rebekah (Logan), Rachel, Ashley, Hayley (Kane), Zach (Ashley), Mason, Lana, Maverick, Malory, Trey, Jeremy and Hayden; his 15 great-great-grandchildren Landon, Emma-Claire, Jordynn, Matthew, Mayleigh, Jayden, Karson, Addison, Ella-Marie, Roxxi, Kayo, Nova, Paul, Marnie and Jax.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 19th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home, located at 1801 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20th, 2026, at 11:00 am at Garden Hills Cemetery located at 1218 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801 with Pastor Stephen McClain officiating.
Reception to follow at Ridge Road Baptist Church located at 5474 Lee County Rd 390, Opelika, AL 36804.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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