Rupert Bland Eubanks

Rupert “Rudy” Bland Eubanks Jr, age 74, died peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home.

Rudy was born in Chatham County, North Carolina on  July 28, 1949, to the late Rupert Bland Eubanks, Sr and Vivian Fowler Eubanks.

Surviving Rudy include his wife, Judy Hall Eubanks, son Rupert “RB” Bland III (Christy), of Pittsboro, NC, stepson, Larry M. Garris of Coats, NC, grandchildren, Ashlyn (Joe) West, Cody Garris, Samantha Eubanks, and Sydney Eubanks, great grandchild, Grayson West, sister, Brenda Eubanks Stubbs (Shannon) and brother, Michael (Sheila) Eubanks.

Rudy was in the Navy during the Vietnam War and the majority of his military he was a part of the Blue Angels as a mechanic.  He worked as an installer for Southern Bell until his retirement. 

Rudy loved antique cars, meeting people and enjoyed spending time and visiting family and friends.  “He could make friends with a fence post.” He was a member of the Bynum Baptist Church, and he leaves behind many friends and a loving church family.

Visitation will be Monday, September 11, 2023, from 10:00AM to 10:55AM at Bynum Baptist Church ; the Memorial service will start at 11:00AM at Bynum Baptist Church with the burial to immediately follow in the Bynum United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be given to Durham Rescue Mission in his memory at Durham Rescue Mission PO Box 11368 Durham, NC 27703.

Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Eubanks family.