James Dean Rudd

James Dean Rudd, 64, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at home in Vancleave, MS.

He was born March 25, 1959 in Iowa to James A. Rudd and Nellie Heidbreder Rudd and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1992. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was employed as Security Director at the Isle of Capri and the IP Casino.  

James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Gary Rudd, Mike Rudd and Terry Rudd.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years Anese “Shirley” Rudd; sons, J.T. Rudd, Chris Wilson (Olivia), Cory Wilson (Abby), John Wilson, Dylan Frayser (Julie); sister, Ila Hamilton; brothers, Jerry Rudd (Tammy) and Danny Rudd (Brenda). 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family to help with medical expenses.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave Chapel, Biloxi, MS, with visitation starting at 12:00PM.  Burial will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park, D'Iberville, MS.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS, is honored to serve the family of James Dean Rudd.