Lewis Samuel Rudisill

Lewis Samuel Rudisill, age 76, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Asheville, on January 29, 2021. Lewis was born on November 25, 1944, in Asheville. He grew up in Marshall, NC, and a large part of his childhood was spent inside the family business, the National Five & Ten. He graduated from the Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, TN ,in 1961, and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Lewis owned Biltmore Abrasive Blasting for around 30 years, until he sold the business and retired in 2018. Those who knew the gentle giant knew him as a joke-teller, pinball wizard, a crossword puzzle and sudoku fanatic, who had a ready smile and big bear hug for everyone he loved. He was a selfless, wholehearted, loving, family man, who was the true definition of a husband, father, and grandfather. Lewis was most proud of his family, and always let them know just how much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Samuel and Helen I. Rudisill.

Lewis is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janet Warren Rudisill; daughter Kimberly Plemmons and husband Mark of Kingsport, TN; daughter Michelle Rudisill of Alcoa, TN; son Michael Rudisill and wife Pamela of Morrison, TN, son Jason Rudisill and wife Sarah of Greenville, NH; granddaughter Hannah Adams and husband Robert of Dumfries, VA, granddaughter Grace Plemmons of Greenville, SC; grandson Peyton Rudisill and wife Emily of Murfreesboro, TN; grandson Colin Rudisill of Murfreesboro, TN; brother-in-law Eddie Warren and wife Amy of Candler, NC; sister-in-law Donnie Reeves of Crossville, TN, and niece Jennifer Warren of Denver, CO.

The family will hold a private ceremony, with a memorial service to be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Marshall Presbyterian Church in Marshall, NC.