January 28, 2024, 64, Goldsboro —

Thedwood Rudolph Sherard, Jr. better known as Rudy, was born January 17, 1960, to the late Thedwood Rudolph Sherard, Sr. and Florice Russell Lane.

Rudy attended Wayne County Public Schools during his elementary years but was a graduate of James Monroe High School in Bronx, NY class of 1978. In 1983, Rudy married Rose Mary Jacobs and they were married for 33 years until she transitioned in 2016. He was a retiree of Cooper Standard after 30 years of service.

Rudy was a man of fashion, cars, and traveling the interstate. Many people knew if you were in the market to find a car that he would be able to give you the pros and cons of any vehicle. He would also inform you of what type of treatments that were good to prolong the life of your car. He often referred to traveling as him needing to “smell some gasoline.” It’s safe to say, cars and driving the interstate were his passions.

Rudy was a people person; He never met a stranger. He loved to talk junk and if you ever had laughable moments around him, he would not let you forget it. His comedic relief was comparable to none. His laugh was infectious and if he ever got to howling or barking, you would know that he was having a great time. While Rudy was in UNC Wayne, he rededicated his life to the Most High God, so we know that he is resting in His everlasting arms.

Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary, his Father, Thedwood Sherard, Sr., and his Mother, Florice Lane. Rudy leaves to cherish his memories; Two daughters: Temonio Anderson (John) from Murfreesboro, TN, and Ashley Sherard (Brandon Weeks) of the home, and one son: Parker Sherard (Nikita) from Goldsboro, NC. Five Grandchildren: Jade Anderson, Jalen Anderson, Jacob Weeks, Parker Sherard, and Nicholas Sherard. Three sisters: Sonia Marrow Hampton, VA, Charmeiko Kennedy (Ricardo) Newport News, VA, Jennifer Sherard (Anthony) of Philadelphia, PA, three brothers: Reginald Brown (Donna) Hinesville, GA, Kevin Sherard (Seng) High Point, NC, Tony Humphrey (Patricia) Northern VA, Bonus Dad: Deacon Charles Lane of Dudley, NC, Bonus Mom: Mamie Sherard Goldsboro, NC, three sisters-in-law: Betty Barnes Dudley, NC, Sallie Alston (Jim), Linda Bowman (Marvin) all of Goldsboro, NC, two brothers-in-law: Chester Jacobs (Oreta) San Diego, CA, and Michael Jacobs Goldsboro, NC, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.