Rufus "Dude" Lunsford, Jr.

Rufus "Dude" Eugene Lunsford, Jr., 51, of Denton, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at High Point Medical Center. A private family service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. A native of Randolph County, Dude was born on October 20, 1970. He was a 1989 graduate of Asheboro High School. Dude worked at Klaussner furniture for several years and was currently employed at Thomas Built Buses. He loved his family, his kids, going to their ball games, hunting, fishing, and his dogs. Dude was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Lunsford Sr. He is survived by his daughters, Taylor Lunsford Lambeth, Tia Lunsford; son, Jake Lunsford; mother, Marie Lambert Lunsford; sisters, Crystal McCracken (Ron), Christine Craven, Deborah Lunsford Williams (Joey); several nieces and nephews, and a grand niece, Nora adored him. Dude will lie in repose from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home.