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Rudolph "Rudy" Shell

January 24, 1959 – November 20, 2023
Obituary of Rudolph "Rudy" Shell
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The Runge Mortuary & Crematory

Rudolph “Rudy” Shell was born to the late Ida Mae and James E. Shell on January 24, 1959 in Louisville, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, grandparents, and siblings Wilma Westerfield, Terry O’Neil Shell, and James Olyn Shell.

Rudolph was a loving person who loved family and was a friend to all. He had a bright smile and was known for his laugh, and love of music. He was an accomplished artist and a great poet. He will be missed by so many, and his jovial attitude was infectious to all who encountered him. He has a special place in all our hearts and will never be forgotten.

On November 20, 2023, at home, God decided it was time for Rudy to rest and carried him home.

He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters: Meecheeca McNeal (Melvin Jr.), Rukesha Shell, Detra Wells, Matnisha Sanders, and Lawanca Shell all of Davenport, IA; 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons; siblings: Vernessa McBride of Searcy, AR, Mary Helen Shell (Travis), Keith Shell (Emily), and Odell Shell all of Davenport, IA; aunts, Hattie Hill (Edward) of Justice, IL and Kathleen Parks (Fred) of Davenport, IA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

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FAMILY

Ida Mae (Estes) ShellMother (deceased)

James E. ShellFather (deceased)

Meecheeca McNeal (Melvin, Jr.)Daughter

Rukesha ShellDaughter

Detra WellsDaughter

Matnisha SandersDaughter

Lawanca ShellDaughter

Vernessa McBrideSibling

Mary Helen Shell (Travis)Sibling

Keith Shell (Emily)Sibling

Odell ShellSibling

Wilma WesterfieldSibling (deceased)

Terry O'Neil ShellSibling (deceased)

James Olyn ShellSibling (deceased)

Hattie Hill (Edward)Aunt

Kathleen Parks (Fred)Aunt

Also left to cherish his memory are 4 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

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