<p>GREENWOOD</p>
<p>George W. Ruddick, 85, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Greenwood Health and Living Community.</p>
<p>He was born Jan. 27, 1931, in Seymour, to the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Marsh) Ruddick.</p>
<p>George graduated from Shields High School in Seymour, and Lain Technical Institute in Indianapolis.</p>
<p>He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.</p>
<p>He was employed by the City of Greenwood as building commissioner for 17 years.</p>
<p>He was the owner of Modular Structures Inc. in Indianapolis.</p>
<p>George was a member of the Elks Lodge in Franklin, and of Garfield Park United Church of Christ.</p>
<p>George is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Bramlett Ruddick; sons, Stephen (Deborah) Ruddick of McCordsville and Bryan (Denise) Ruddick of Noblesville; five grandchildren, Alex William, Elizabeth Kate, Paige Ann, Samuel Joseph and Jennah Nadine Ruddick; sister, Ruth Helen (Harold) Sweany; and several nieces and nephews.</p>
<p>George was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis and Harold Ruddick; and a sister, Betty Topie Mosher.</p>
<p>Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, 481 W. Main St., Greenwood, with Pastor Mark Radke officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.</p>
<p>You may view George’s obituary online where you may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at <a href="http://www.wilsonstpierre.com">www.wilsonstpierre.com</a>.</p>
<p>The family suggests in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Garfield Park United Church of Christ, 743 E. Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203.</p>
