Raymond Henry Rudeseal, age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024, following a sudden illness.
Mr. Rudeseal was born on December 20, 1935, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Rev. Doyle and Eliza Southerland Rudeseal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Austin Sprayberry, and his brother-in-law, Rev. Charles Masters. Raymond was a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned an associate’s degree in business. He was the owner and operator of Rudeseal Furniture and Appliance Company in Cornelia, a business he dedicated himself to for 50 years. Throughout his tenure, Raymond also touched countless lives, helping families start anew with his generosity and compassion. In addition to his work in the furniture industry, Raymond was a respected poultry farmer for over 40 years. His commitment to hard work and integrity was evident in every aspect of his life. Raymond proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve. He was also an active member of Victory Baptist Church. As a young man, he had led singings when his father served in the ministry. Most importantly, Raymond will be remembered as a family man, being a loving husband, an amazing father, and a wonderful “Grand-Daddy”.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Yvonne Jean Franklin Rudeseal, of Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Deral and Gina Rudeseal, of Mt. Airy; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Greg Sprayberry, of Mt. Airy; Angela and Brent Banks, of Clarkesville; sister, Dorlyn Masters, of Demorest; grandchildren, Blake Rudeseal, and his spouse, Cassie; Morgan Rudeseal Iles, and her husband, Noah; Emilee Banks; Lexie Sprayberry; Gracie Banks; and three great-grandsons, James Rudeseal, Jonah Rudeseal, and Jacob Rudeseal.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Victory Baptist Church, with Rev. David Nix and Rev. Shane Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. David Masters officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
