June 17, 1946 - August 30, 2026
James Richard "Jimbo" Rudde, 80, of Latonia, KY passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was a retired toolmaker with Johnson Control. Jimbo loved to fish, hunt and was an avid bowler. He was preceded in death by his son: James "Ricky" Rudde, Jr. and sister: Mary Lynn Moses. Jimbo is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Betty Rudde; sons: Ernest (Valarie) Rudde and Christopher (Michelle McDaniel); siblings: Stella (Jimmy) Lanhan, Shirley (Wayne) Pinkerton, Bobbie Rudde, John Rudde, Jr., and Ralph Rudde; grandchildren: Whitney Hagedorn, Kayla Rudde, Brandon Rudde, and Jessie Rudde and great-grandchildren: Amia and JosieRae. Jimbo is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 10:00AM until the time of Memorial Service at 11:00AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Ave., Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Memorials are suggested to: St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com