Maurice Ray Rudd

Mr. Maurice Ray Rudd, 84, of Smithland passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hiking, fishing, traveling and was a Veteran of the US Navy. Maurice is survived by; his wife of 63 years, Nancy “Jones” Rudd; two daughters, Sheryl A Rudd of MA. and Stacey L Sears of NC; brother, David T (Cherie) Rudd of Ledbetter; grandchildren, Jason Rudd, Nicole Rudd, Kimberly Longe, Zachery Sears, Nathan Sears and Isabella Sears; great-grandchildren, Cameron Rudd, Kaleigh Rudd, Jason Rudd Jr., Aaliyah Price and Anthony Price. He was preceded by; parents, Luther Houston and Helen Christine (Braswell) Rudd; sisters, Frances Sims, Jo Kelley and brother, Don Rudd. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11AM in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Bro. Justin Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Scotts Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 9AM Saturday until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com