Adam P. Rudder

Adam P. Rudder, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A private service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Frankfort. The family invites friends to the Frankfort Country Club on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for a reception and Celebration of Life. Adam was born in Frankfort, KY on July 1, 1963 to the late Joseph and Margaret Rudder (Nesselrode). After attending Franklin County High School through his junior year, he was a member of the first graduating class of Western Hills High School in 1981. He also attended the University of Kentucky from 1981 through 1984. Raised in Frankfort, KY, he was residing in Lexington, KY at the time of his passing. He had over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and was employed as a “Baker Extraordinaire” for Darae & Friends Catering. While baking for catered events was Adam’s occupation, cooking was also one of his passions in life. Whether it was down home cookin’ or haute cuisine, he never failed to impress his many friends and beloved family with his extraordinary meals that were always prepared with love. Adam was an unabashed cinephile and enjoyed all types of movies. Whether introducing his nephew and niece to his favorite animated Disney classics, watching films from the Golden Age of Hollywood, or enduring occasional sophomoric comedies that his brother insisted they screen, he was always entertained. Moreover, he was always entertaining as he recited the lines to the movies he knew by heart. Music was also a central part of Adam’s life. He played the alto saxophone in school bands at Collins Lane Elementary, Bondurant Junior High School, FCHS and WHHS. He was also first chair on baritone sax during his junior year. While proud of that, he often noted that he was the only baritone player in the band. Dear to his heart was his involvement in his church choir; he enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Paul United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church in Lexington, as well as at Faith Fellowship in Lexington. Above all else, Adam was most proud of his family and the friendships that he had made and that had endured over many decades. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, partner and friend. Adam derived the most joy by bringing joy to those around him. Naturally hilarious and self-deprecating with an infectious laugh, he could always be counted on to bring a smile, chuckle or belly laugh to those who knew and loved him. Adam is survived by his brother, Joe Rudder (always “Cobbie” to him), and sister-in-law Caroline Fields; partner, David Wilson; nephews Will Rudder and Brady Fields; nieces Sophie Rudder and Bree Jones (Chase); and grand-nephew Cooper Jones. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, in-laws and countless friends. All who knew him will fondly remember Adam for his kindness, sense of humor, gentle spirit and his sweet and loving soul. In lieu of flowers, Adam’s family requests that financial donations be made in his memory to The Schwartz Center Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center, c/o Lisa McKenney, 3479 Buckhorn Drive #106, Lexington, KY 40515. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tributes

Adam P. Rudder

July 1, 1963 - November 7, 2024