Mr. Douglas "Doug" Rudd, 62, of Columbus, GA passed Monday, June 20, 2022 in Columbus, GA surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with prostate cancer. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. EST, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bishop John Brown, II, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation is Monday, July 4, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. EST with a Family Hour from 4-5 p.m. EST.

Doug was born July 6, 1959 to the late Tommie Lee Rudd and the late Ethel Lee Rudd.

He was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church, proud veteran and retired from Martin Army Community Hospital where he worked in the food service/nutrition division.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Curtis Rudd and Donald Rudd.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years Audrey A. Rudd; two daughters, Natasha (John) Brown and Ashleigh Rudd; grandson, John Thomas Brown, IV; brother, Tony Rudd; two sisters, Judy Renee and Jackie; niece that he also considered a sister, Tammie; cousin that he considered his best friend, Bobby Buck along with many sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.