Johnnie O. Ruddell, 86, of Burgaw passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Johnnie was a devoted husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle and friend. Johnnie was born January 3, 1930 in Drexel, the middle of nine children born to Harry Livingston and Iona Pitts Ruddell. Also remembered is his beloved wife of 64 years Bobbie Jo Ruddell; sons, Charlie and Wayne Ruddell; and granddaughter, Sarah Faye Ruddell, all who preceded Johnnie in death.

Johnnie is survived by his daughters, Terry Joiner (Jim) of Richlands and Pam Barbee (Randy) of Eastover; daughters-in law, Debbie Ruddell of Burgaw and Donna Ruddell of Wilmington; sister, Ruth Sparkman; and brothers, Aubert, Billy, and Adrian Ruddell. Johnnie's heart belonged to a host of grandchildren, Marybeth Krynicki (Ray), Becky Joiner, Heather Ruddell, Jeff Ruddell, Greg Joiner (BJ), Lisa Benincasa (Will), Angie Benincasa, Mindy Benincasa, and Alexis Hughes (Ben); 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Johnnie's love extended to many special nieces, nephews, and dear friends, Steve and Cindy Ramsey.

Johnnie served his country honorably in the US Army. Amongst the legacies Johnnie leaves are the importance of God, Family, Country, and his love for his Rocky Point United Methodist Church family.

Johnnie was a faithful member of Rocky Point United Methodist Church where a memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with a time of Celebration and Fellowship following in the church fellowship hall. Rev. Mark Murphy will conduct the service.

Memorial gifts may be given to Rocky Point UMC, PO Box 6, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.