Mr. Gregory Allen Rudder, age 64, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was born to Bobby Melton and Canetha (JoAnn) Adams Rudder on June 12, 1962, in Bakersfield, California. Greg was a welder by trade and a supervisor in the Oilfield. He loved Nascar, baseball, hockey, fishing, and hunting, but most of all he loved his family and giving his wife Kellie a hard time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and JoAnn Rudder, two brothers, Darrell Otts and Floyd Otts, and a sister, Dona Riddell.

Greg leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 15 years, Kellie Rudder of Horatio; one daughter, Kelsi Rudder of Valliant, Oklahoma; one son and daughter-in-law, Jared and Heather Rudder of Solvang, California; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Amanda Thomas of Bakersfield, California; one grandson, Jared Rudder, Jr.; one sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Tris Thompson of Horatio; along with a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Graveside funeral services for Greg Rudder will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Millwee Cemetery in Horatio, Arkansas, with Joey Brewer officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the funeral home. You may leave an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com, or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.