Thomas Edward “Ed” Rudd, 88, died July 2, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Greensboro and lived in Vero Beach for 79 years, coming from Quincy.
He was a foreman for the J. Hubert Graves Citrus Co. for 54 years before his retirement in 2001.
He served in the Army Air Forces as an engineer during World War II.
He was a member of Florida Flywheelers Antique Engines Club.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Myrtle King Rudd, of Vero Beach; sons, Alan Rudd and Chris Rudd, both of Vero Beach; daughter, Sandra Rudd Barnes, of Gainesville; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, William Rudd.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. July 7 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A funeral service will be noon July 8 at Strunk Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Rudd officiating.
Entombment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
