J. W. Rudisill, 64, of Winnie, died February 24, 2011, at the Winnie Community Hospital.

A native of Leesville, Louisiana, J. W. was a lifelong resident of the Winnie area. He was a retired pipefitter with Local 195 and veteran of the United States Army.

J. W. is survived by his wife, Mable Rudisill; daughter Christy McAdams both of Winnie; step-son, Troy Ihle of Nederland; brother, J. T. Rudisill and his wife Lindy of Doylene, Louisiana; sister, Bertha Desormeaux of Winnie; grandchildren, Ciara Ihle, Emily Ihle, Marli McAdams, Cassie McAdams and extended family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 W. Buccaneer Drive with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer Drive in Winnie. A gathering for his family and friends will be from 5:00 p. m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday with a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.