Mr. Charlton Larry Ruddell, age 69, of Atlanta, Georgia, and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home. He was born January 13, 1956 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Preston and Gladys Ruddell, Stephen Bryant and Shirley Williams, uncles Terry Williams, Tarvin Goodson.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sarah Ruddell; brother and sister-in-law, Darren and Tena Ruddell; nephew, Cody and Alise Ruddell; great nephews, Buckley and Branson Ruddell all of Dalton, GA; uncle, Ralph Ruddell of Resaca, GA; aunts, Gail Williams of Murphy, NC, Carolyn Williams Goodson of Dalton, GA; several cousins.

Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mr. Charlton Larry Ruddel will be held Friday, morning December 19, 2025 at 11:00 at Ponders Whitfield Memorial Gardens with Father Rick Tiff officiating.

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721.
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