Rudolph Hermon Jeter

Rudolph Hermon Jeter of Tappahannock, passed away peacefully, at his residence on Thursday, June 5, 2025. After serving time in the Navy during WWII, he returned to the Caroline and Essex Counties, Virginia.   He was self-employed for many years, farming, cutting and hauling pulp wood, and later was employed at the Tidewater Lumber Yard.  At the age of 80, he retired but continued to be active for numerous years maintaining his equipment, his properties, and gardening.  

He is survived by his wife Elsie of almost 78 years, three daughters: Ann Caldwell, Thelma Richardson and Helen Gunn (James Gunn); and one son, Joseph Jeter (Cynthia), 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grand children. 

The viewing will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 11-12 noon at St. John Baptist Church, 155 ST. John Church Rd., Tappahannock. The funeral service will immediately follow at 12 noon. The interment will be at The Jeter Family Cemetery, 438 Jeter Lane, Tappahannock.

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