Danny L. Rudder, age 87, of Russellville, departed this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born July 9, 1939, in Hector.

Danny was an active member of Oakland Heights Assembly of God, and enjoyed spending his time with his family, traveling, gardening and mowing his lawn. He was a proud veteran where he served in the United States Navy; and he worked at POM for 31 years, was a truck driver for Willis Shaw Trucking, he drove a school bus for Pottsville Schools and he did construction in Colorado.

He had fond memories of coaching youth sports, umping, reffing, and doing field maintenance. Danny started the first football program as a volunteer at Hector School District.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents who raised him, Bart and Cora Belle Rudder; two half-brothers, Ronnie and Hersel Wayne Pruitt; a half-sister, Brenda Proctor; and several other family members who were dear to him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Linda Ann Rudder; two daughters and son-in-law, Renee and Mike Short, and Susan Coffman (Dustin Beller); three grandchildren, Kassidy and Brian Ingle, Mikah Short (Collin Clarke), and Alan Coffman (Amber Daily); two half-brothers, Frankie and Ricky Pruitt; a half-sister, Linda Patton.

Three children from a previous marriage, Terry, Sandra and David.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Shinn Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Chisum officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Monday, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Alan Coffman, Mike Short, Brian Ingle, Frankie Pruitt, Stephen Blalack and Dustin Bellar.

Honorary Pallbearers are all of the athletes that he coached from Hector School District.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.