Emerson Rudacille, 80, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Bill Wade officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal.
Emerson was born January 7, 1943 in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late Waldo Emerson Rudacille, Sr and Alma Elizabeth Hall Rudacille.
He retired after many dedicated years as a Mechanical Engineer. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving is his devoted wife of 56 years, Janice Jarrell Rudacille; one son, Michel Emerson Rudacille and wife Robin of Chantilly; one granddaughter, Megan Rudacille; and one grandson, Joshua Rudacille.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 11 from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please know our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My dad was very fond of Emerson and they had a special friendship that brought much joy to my dad’s life for over 50 years. I will always be thankful that Emerson continued to be dad’s best friend even when Alzheimer’s took away his memories. Joy and I are grateful for you and Emerson. We will be thinking about you and wishing that we could be there.
– April Wylie (Wes Bryant’s daughter)
Janice, I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Emerson. Praying for you and your family during this time.
EMERSON WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, A BROTHER-IN-LAW YOU WAS PROUD TO KNOW, JANICE, MIKE AND ROBIN, MEGAN AND JOSH i AM SO SORRY i CAN’T BE THERE BUT JUST KNOW I AM THERE IN SPIRIT. AND THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL. I LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY.. CONELIA
Janice and Michael, I am heartbroken about Emerson’s passing. He was a wonderful friend that I was lucky enough to know more than 50 years. His amazing recollection of past events, his love for the Hokies and his family and golfing buddies are just a few of his many things he was proud of. He is a friend that I will truly miss and I send my love to you all. Rest in peace Emerson, till we meet again.
Janice and Family,
We came to know Emerson through his visits to Trinity UM Church, Christiansburg, VA. Whenever he
was in the area he would come and worship with us in our small church in Ellett Valley. We always looked forward to his visits and enjoyed the fellowship. Emerson was a very special person, a part of our church family and a beloved brother in Christ. Praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Emerson has been a true friend and Gentleman “in the truest sense of the word “ … in our lifetimes after graduating together from John S. Mosby Academy in 1961 and celebrating life together at our reunions by laughing.. dancing and telling jokes and funny memories about each other over 55 Years …..laughter was the best medicine to help us all reach our 80’s … We will keep celebrating You ..Emerson .. in spirit and Love .. Judy Jordan Maguire . Sam Baggerly ,Brenda Moseley and Frank Kelly and Kathrine Atwood and Ronnie Promroy, Kent and Eleanor Coons , Flo Coverstone, Jimmy and Judy Guy Betty Lou Kenner and tell Windfield Butler “hello in heaven “from the entire Class of 1961 … we were all truly blessed to be raised in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley together!!