Earl Martin Sluder, Jr. “Rusty” was born on June 16, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, and passed away on August 30, 2018 at age 61. Rusty was a spiritual man, reading his bible and spiritual affirmations every day. He was charming, witty and had a generous spirit. Rusty is preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Kelsey, who passed away in 2011, his father, Earl Sr., and his mother Joan Schwarzel. He is survived by his son Kevin, wife, Lynda (Jones), sister Sharon Green (John), and an extended family including his half-brother Martin Sluder, step-sister Patricia Sluder, step-brother, David Sluder, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who will keep him in their hearts forever. Rusty’s memorial service will take place on September 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5616 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Anyone who wishes to remember Rusty is welcome to attend.