Rudy had been a friend for more than 25 years. We had not been in touch much since I moved to Alaska but had spoken within the past year. He was a Ride or Die friend and honorable until the end. He will be thought of fondly and missed.

- James "Bubbe" Rowell, Kenai, AK

The world has lost such a great guy and a kind soul. I'm so thankful for my friendship with Rudy since I was a kid. He was like a brother to me. Kim, I'm praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

- Pam Chance, Pooler, GA

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LIFELONG. Dear Kim and family, there’s sadness and joy. Praying for you all and thanking our Jesus for His promise of His peace and life everlasting. But you know that and so did Rudy. Love y’all very much. Love , April

- April Warren Saxon, Savannah, GA

Kim,Rudy was a client in the beginning but quickly became a friend.May he rest in peace and have eternal life everlasting.He was an interesting character and always had great conversations.May you find comfort in this difficult time. God Bless

- Joe McLaughlin , Bluffton , SC

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- April Warren Saxon, Savannah, GA

My condolences to the family on Rudy’s passing. I remember him well from my earlier years. He was a nice guy and I always enjoyed talking with him.

- John Opper, Tallahassee, FL

Rudy and I became friends by way of my son, and shared our love of Jesus in all conversation's these last few years. He was a believer and loved the Lord. I will miss my friend.

- Suzanne Anderson (Seaborne- Mother), Bloomingdale, GA

I am so sorry to hear about Rudy. We have been friends since Heard elementary school thru high school and now. He was a great person and will surely be missed. My condolences to Kim and the family.

- Larry Corey , Savannah, Georgia

Dear Kim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rudy was dear to me and my family. All will miss him dearly. Rudy and i had many long and fun conversations full of laughter with many of his shared jokes while sitting on his back porch eating boiled peanuts which we both loved. While talking, we decided that there are two kinds of families; one born by blood and the other one chosen. Rudy chose me and my family and we chose him. Rudy was a very caring person and always asked how the children were doing. He will be sadly missed by all, and we will remember him with a happy smile. Keep dancing my love in God's beautiful Heaven. Until we meet again my sweet, dear Rudy. Patricia Morales and family.

- Patricia morales, Sumter, SC

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Save me a seat beside you in Heaven, My life will never feel the same without you!! I can’t even put into words how much you meant to me. Your honesty and loyalty never let me down. I have been (your right hand girl) for over 20yrs. God knew what he was doing, I needed you in my life and I will be forever grateful . I love you To the moon and back and all the stars.

- Misty Ferbert, Savannah , Ga

Dear Kim and family. I’m praying for the peace that Jesus gives to you (found in John 14:27). Me and Rudy met when he was 15 and I was 13 and loved each other all our lives. As we got older we prayed together and talked BIBLE together. He loved The Lord and told me he was saved and baptized as a young man. That’s the GOOD NEWS in all of this. Remember Kim that “You are the sister I never had” You used to introduce me like that. I always loved you and I always will, just like Rudy whom we WILL see again.Love always, April Saxon

- April Warren Saxon, Savannah, GA

Sending our sincere condolences to all of the Shirah family. I am sure Rudy choose when the time was right for him to answer his calling to be with his Lord, your mother, father and Erin. As Rudy seemed to do things his own way and in his own time. If you had an opportunity to meet Rudy and get to know him you would know that behind the man was a kind and caring soul. We have such wonderful memories of the times we spent on the dock with Rudy and your dad and the kids running and playing. He was always welcoming and up for a good time. And a good time we had. Thank you for the memories Rudy.

- Tandy, Bobby and BJ Brantley, Kathleen, GA