Rayford C. Ludolf Sr., age 77, of Dora, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Bell Sumiton Chapel with burial at Freewill West Jefferson Cemetery. Bro. Hollis Alexander will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Bell Funeral Home Sumiton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Denton and Bessie Leach Ludolf; his daughter, Lisa Kaye Ludolf Findley; and his siblings, Catherine, Denton, Frances, Luther and Earl.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Ludolf; son, Rayford C. Ludolf Jr. (Reine); granddaughters, Anastasia Ludolf, Christy Findley, Samantha Findley, and Ashley Findley; great grandson, Troy Adam Wallis III; great granddaughter, Madelynn Wallis; his siblings, Bobby Ludolf, Molly Herring, Brenda McCaan and Iva Duke; and a host of nieces and nephews.