Bennie M. Rudd, 83, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Bennie was born on Friday, March 6, 1942 in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Benjamin Frank Rudd and Wanda Lee Milligan Rudd.

He graduated from Judsonia High School and went on to serve his country with distinction as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force. During his military career, he completed four overseas tours, serving in Korea, Germany, Vietnam, and England. He was also stationed at air bases in Maine, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his service to the nation through civilian work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he was employed as a Poultry and Egg Grader. He was a member of the VFW and the DAV.

Bennie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Tom Rudd, Ginger Fillion and Cheryl Rudd; daughter, Anna Rudd.

Bennie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pauline Sabey Rudd; three children, Paul Rudd, Ellen Carr and Jennifer Rudd all of DeWitt; siblings, James Rudd, Robert Conder, Carol Brown, Martha and her husband Paul Hirleman; sister -in- law, Rachel Rudd; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service with military honors at 1:00PM on Monday, June, 16, 2025 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. There will be visitation prior to the service from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, Monday, June 16, 2025 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, 1504 Loop Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Memorials in Bennie's name may be made to the charity of your choice.