Elder Joseph W. Rudisill, Rapides Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Jane P. McManus
Date: October 21, 2008

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Rudisill, Elder Joseph W. departed this life June 26, A.D. 1926 at his late 
residence near Pitkin. Brother Rudisill was born August 24, 1848 at Geneva, 
Alabama, was at his death 77 years 10 months and 2 days. Moved to this parish 
as a small boy, was ordained to preach December 25, A.D. 1881, by Elder B.O. 
Owens and Mike Smith. Brother Rudisill preached for 45 years, in the 
Association, pastoring many churches. He attended every session of Missionary 
Baptist Association having attended 54 annual sessions. Brother Rudisill 
leaves a devoted wife, 3 sons, and 7 grandchildren. One brother kept a record 
by him showing 5,785 brought into the Church, preached 655 funerals, marriages 
performed 457.  
(LA Baptist Associational Meeting - ? date)