Rudy Maguder

Rudy Thomas "Ponch" Maguder, Jr., age 65, of Bristol, Florida passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Panama City, Florida. Rudy was born October 7, 1947 in Meriden, Connecticut to the late Rudolph Thomas, Sr. and Frances Maguder. He painted houses for over thirty years. He attended Lake Mystic Baptist Church and was a member of American Legion. Preceding him in death other than his parents were two brothers, Michael and Leo Maguder. He is survived by a devoted friend, Louise Tipton of Bristol; a son, John El Tipton also of Bristol; three daughters, Stephanie Follo and husband Patrick of Connecticut, Michelle Van Keun of Vero Beach, Florida, and Joanna Harvell and husband Bubba of Bristol; five grandchildren, Crystal, Elyssah, Mikey, Austin, and Alexander; sisters, Jackie Audretsch, Rocky Mroz, Mary Wakefield, and Maria Callendar; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, February 9 at Lake Mystic Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Chumley officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the funeral service at the church (10:00 a.m. ET).