Rudy E Herndon passed away at the  Bradley House,  Hospice of Marion County on  November 01, 2020, after a 10 1/2 year battle with Alzheimer's.

Rudy was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 24, 1939; he was 81years old. 

His parents, Roy Manson Herndon and Helen Louise Herndon,are deceased.

Rudy served  his country in the Air Force for 4 years. He held the military in high regard and the men and women who gave their time, service and some their lives.

Rudy was  a Hospital Administrator for 37 years with The University of Virginia Healthcare System, Bon Secours Healthcare System and Valley Healthcare System.  Each  job he loved, each and everyday.

He was a member of CHIME an invitation only Healthcare Organization. Rudy enjoyed his summer Healthcare Classes at Harvard University  and enjoyed learning throughout his life.

Rudy enjoyed teaching young men, particularly at Tuckahoe Little League,  in Richmond, Virginia.  He coached for eight years and won eight Championships.   He loved teaching young men baseball and life lessons.  After retirement Rudy enjoyed playing golf at Eagle Ridge Golf Course at the Del Webb Country Club, traveling, cruising ,playing cards and games  and especially spending time with his family, grandchildren and his four legged Havanese, Abraham Lincoln (Abe).

Rudy is survived by  his wife, Betty Lanum Herndon of  60 years, daughter, Tam  Herndon Cassidy  of Florida and son Christopher Todd Herndon, Karen of Irvine , California  and his grandchildren Elizabeth Morgan Cassidy, Alexandria Rose Herndon,  Christopher Todd Herndon II and Robert Charles Herndon. Also, surviving are a brother  Kenneth Herndon of Greenville, North Carolina  and a sister, Janet Herndon Arnold, of Hershey, Pa.

Rudy will be missed by his neighbors, friends and family.

At his request the only service will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington at a later date.

Submitted by Bill Leatherman.