Rudolph “Rudy” Thaddeus Shearin
October 18, 1944 ~ January 16, 2014
Rudolph “Rudy” Thaddeus Shearin, age 69, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014. Born in the Aventon Community of Nash County on October 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Clarence T. Shearin and Mary Ruth Shearin.
After graduating Valedictorian from Red Oak High School, he attended NC State where he received a degree in Forestry. Following graduation he served in the United States Air Force from 1967 - 1971.
He leaves behind his wife and sweetheart of 49 years, Sue S. Shearin; son, Thad R. Shearin and wife Orna and their children, Seamus, Olivia and Melissa; son, Zachary P. Shearin and wife Katie; sisters, Katherine Greene and husband Jackie, Mary Rockett, Marjorie Carter and Judith May; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and grandpuppies.
A service to remember Rudy will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers NC 27891.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
A schoolmate, a roommate, a dear friend, a brother. I am saddened beyond words. Steve
Sue, Doug and I are so saddened to learn of the passing of your husband. Although we did not know him, all the many years that we have known and loved you gives us a connection. Please know that we will be much in prayer for you and your family. Frances McCoy
our prayers and love go out to all of the family .Rudy was a good man and friend and will me missed. wendell whaley
You and your family have been in my thoughts non-stop. The things I enjoyed most about Rudy was the smile on is face when he talked about building the new home. All those ‘deals’, completed little projects so he was closer to the end and finally seeing how proud he was at the 2013 pig roast. Such a giving man. I appreciate all the memories I shared with you and Rudy. All my love.
Sue and family, just want you each to know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time with love and prayers for peace and comfort. Sandra and Steve Williams
SUE AND FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. SKIP SPRYE
Dear Sue; Rest assured that Dwight and I are with you today in thought although we can’t be there personally. We enjoyed getting to know Rudy at various meals and events and always enjoyed being in his company. Remember we will always continue to support you with our thoughts and prayers. Dwight and LaDonna Boyer’
I did not know Rudy very long, yet counted him a friend. Si Robertson said in his book that 90% of his stories were the truth. The other 10% was to punch them up and add interest. I enjoyed hearing and laughing at Rudy’s stories and I think he did the same. We tried to keep to the 9010 formula. You touched me Rudy Shearin, rest in peace. Tom O’Neil
Ms. Sue, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Rudy was a good man and a good neighbor. He will be missed.
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Dear Sue, I am so very sorry. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Shearouse
Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. Death is the age-old enemy, we all meet as our journey end. It is never pleasant, when we loss someone we love. The pain at times, is so heart breaking, that our tears, keep on flowing. (Ps. 3418) Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Without fear the way ahead