Hoyt Rudeseal

Hoyt Rudeseal, age 96, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Mr. Rudeseal was born on April 13, 1925 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late James Henry and Nora Meeks Rudeseal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Patsy Rudeseal; brothers, Rev. Doyle Rudeseal, Homer Rudeseal, Comer Rudeseal, Wayne Rudeseal; sisters, Evelyn Wright, and Orpha Rudeseal. Mr. Rudeseal was the last of his immediate family. He was the oldest living member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. Hoyt had a true passion for gardening, During the World War II Era, Hoyt was not drafted into the war, due to his responsibilities caring for the farm and for his family. Mr. Rudeseal was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing with 37 years of service. Hoyt was known to his grandchildren as "Papa".

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 72 years, Lucille Wright Rudeseal, of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony "Tony" and LeAnn Rudeseal, of Cornelia; daughter, Glenda Davis and the late Larry Davis, of Gillsville; grandchildren, Chase Rudeseal and Chelsie, Joseph Rudeseal and Meredith, Paul Davis, Ashley Davis, Emily Kirby and Adam; and four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Scott Smith, Rev. Billy Burrell, and Mr. Anthony Rudeseal officating. Interment will follow in the Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in Hoyt's Memory to Habersham Soup Kitchen, 166 Ritchie Sreet, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.