Richard "Ricky" Rudd, 67, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Eugene Rudd; sister Deleatha Armstrong and brother Herold "Butch" Rudd.

He survived by his son, Christopher Rudd and his wife Casey of Vicksburg; his daughter Neysa Dispenza and husband Sean of Vicksburg, MS; sister,  Sherry Burdsal (Bill) of Brandon, MS; Pam Shy (Danny) of Starkville, MS; Five grandchildren,  Logan Rudd, Austin Rudd, Cayleigh Dispenza, Marissa Rudd, and Tanner Dispenza; several nieces and nephews.

Ricky loved his family, friends, all animals, and gardening.

Memorial donations can be made to Vicksburg Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are incomplete.